There are thousands of homes still damaged by Super Storm Sandy. Homeowners are struggling with all sorts of challenges; i.e. Funding, Design, Construction, Mental Health, Permits, Housing, and Financial.
OnTuesday, March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Massapequa Park Library, in collaboration with federal, state and county agencies, non-profit organizations, the Nassau County Office of Housing and Community Development is pleased to provide the residents and businesses across Long Island with a unique educational opportunity. The Sandy Recovery thorough Education Forum in Massapequa Park, is Sponsored by Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy. The County is facilitating the first of several forums focusing on the relationship and process of recovery, and resilience.
Attendees will be presented information on the following topics: (In presentation order)
· Mental Health & Stress Reduction
· Legal Rights during Recovery
· FEMA Revisit on Flood Policies
· Buying Flood Insurance
· Challenging your Real Estate Taxes
· Contractor & Design Professional Fraud
· The Relationship: the Homeowner, Design Professional, Contractor, Building Dept., & NY Rising
· Home Elevation & Accessibility; Ramps, Lifts, Elevators
· Budget Management of your Recovery
· Home/Project Financing Options
· SBA Loan Opportunities
· Resilience, Preparedness and Pro-covery (Future Disaster Planning)
We are bringing together legal, insurance, government advocates, design and mental health professionals to educate attendees in navigating the various pathways towards a successful, stress-reduced recovery. This event is open to all Sandy homeowners.
