FEMA Community Forum: Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Long Beach hosted a Community Forum on May 1. The following information is from the City of Long Beach's website:

On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 the City hosted a Community Forum along with FEMA and New York State. The forum consisted of representatives from FEMA, City and New York State who discussed programs and assistance available in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Below please find information on the topics discussed as well as the Frequently Asked Questions on those items discussed.

Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Program FAQ's 5/7/13
NY Sandy Helps- NY Rising Recovery Program FAQ's 5/7/13
Insurance, NFIP, and the Biggert-Waters Reform Act FAQ's 5/7/13
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FAQ's 5/7/13
Useful Sandy Recovery Documents 4/22/13

For Additional Information Please Feel Free To Contact:

City of Long Beach Building Department (516) 431-1005
Building Permits, Questions and/or Concerns. www.longbeachny.gov

Sandy HELP-NY Rising Program- 1-800-NYS-SANDY
Community Development Block Grants www.nysandyhelp.ny.gov

New York State Department of Financial Services- (800) 339-1759
Banking and Insurance Concerns www.dfs.ny.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- (800) 621-FEMA
Federal Disaster Assistance
FEMA Programs (ICC, HMGP, etc.) www.fema.gov

Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Program FAQ's 5/7/13  
NY Sandy Helps- NY Rising Recovery Program FAQ's 5/7/13  
Insurance, NFIP, and the Biggert-Waters Reform Act FAQ's 5/7/13  
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program FAQ's 5/7/13  
Useful_Sandy_Recovery_Documents_4-22-2013(2).pdf