Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance

Statement

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) joined local elected officials and community groups to commemorate the 7th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy's landfall, the impact of which many communities in New York are still recovering from. At the press conference, Congressman Nadler also announced that he will be introducing legislation, the Disaster Equity Assistance Act, which would make common interest communities eligible for the same FEMA assistance available to other homeowners.

"In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, thousands of New Yorkers were shocked to learn that they could not restore their co-ops and condos to a livable condition because their common areas were not eligible for disaster assistance," said Congressman Nadler. "Seven years later, millions of Americans across the nation have come to face that same realization in the wake of natural disasters. A storm doesn't care what type of home you live in before destroying it, and FEMA should treat all homeowners fairly when helping them rebuild. I'm proud to announce that I will soon introduce the Disaster Equity Assistance Act, a critical bill which will ensure every American can rebuild their home and their lives in the aftermath of natural disasters."

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