In case you missed it, the Sandy Task Force—which includes all four senators from NJ and NY—met in Washington, D.C. this past Tuesday, April 28, 2015. The aim of the task force is to help Sandy victims still recovering from the storm by reforming the claims process for the National Flood Insurance Program. Below are some resources covering Tuesday’s meeting as well as some relevant background articles.
Complete video recording of Tuesday’s hearing (begins at 19:19)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_q4D7tl3ao
Press Release from Sen. Menendez’s office
http://www.menendez.senate.gov/news-and-events/press/nj-ny-senators-convene-sandy-task-force
Asbury Park Press, Russ Zimmer
Sandy claims review could begin next month, FEMA says
FEMA Sandy clawback bill in limbo
What’s on today’s agenda for Sandy Task Force?
NJTV
NJ Lawmakers Want Answers About Alleged Fraudulent Activity Post-Sandy
http://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/nj-lawmakers-want-answers-about-fraudulent-activity-post-sandy/
FEMA Official: No Evidence of Insurance Fraud Post-Sandy
http://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/fema-official-no-evidence-of-insurance-fraud-post-sandy/
To see our “live” Tweets from Tuesday’s meeting, go to https://twitter.com/OCLTRG.