Friday, March 1, 2013
Gilford Park residents are trying to rebuild, but are met with challenges
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Friday, March 1
Kim and Jay Purcell's home in Toms River's Gilford Parkwas destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Feeling the frustration of the rebuilding process, especially when dealing with their insurance company and FEAM, the couple took to YouTube to document and share their experiences. Here is their story: I am trying to get our story and other people's story like ours out there. It's important for people to know what's going on. We want others to share their stories, we want others to know we feel their pain and know what they are going through. We know we are not the only ones this has happened to. We have many neighbors and friends that have been affected, we continue to reach out to our neighbors and be a support system for each other. We may have …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Seminar is limited to Berkeley residents impacted by the storm; FEMA, SBA, township professionals will be on hand to answer questions
Residents whose heads may be spinning from dealing with flood insurance, FEMA claims and flood elevations may find some relief at a township-sponsored seminar Wednesday night. The information session is only for residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. It wil run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in auditorium at the Berkeley Township Elementary School on 10 Emory Avenue in Bayville, according to the township website. Space is limited to 500 residents. The session will be webcast live on the township website for anyone who cannot attend. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials will be on hand to explain rebuilding options and discuss the newly-released advisory base flood elevation maps, the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) program, Hazard …
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