Apart from its impact on consumers and businesses, Superstorm Sandy set in motion a re-evaluation by state, federal and local officials of the potential effects of severe weather events.
Sandy's impact, centered on the densely populated coastal areas of New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area, inspired the creation of a federal, state and local task force that in June released a 200-page report offering a comprehensive rebuilding strategy for affected areas.
The inch-thick report includes 69 recommendations, across several policy areas, designed to align funding with local rebuilding priorities; eliminate barriers to recovery while ensuring effectiveness and accountability; coordinate across levels of government; and facilitate a region-wide approach to rebuilding. It is also aimed at promoting what it terms “resilient rebuilding” so that the region will be better able to withstand the impact of the next potentially devastating weather event.
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