New York City and the rest of the northeast took a big hit from Hurricane Sandy this week.
Millions are still without power, potable drinking water, or the ability to get to and from work. It is a scary situation that will take several weeks to truly get over.
Edit: If you know someone impacted by Hurricane Sandy, they can apply online for FEMA assistance at http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by calling 1-800-621-3362. If you’re on a smartphone you can check m.fema.gov Help them out by passing on this info and help them communicate with the agency.
Meanwhile, the nation’s Presidential election happens on Tuesday. Will New Yorkers get to vote? Does it even matter on a national scale since New York tends to be a super-blue state?
Imagine not being able to get to work, cash a check, or buy groceries for two weeks. Are you financially ready for a natural disaster? Here are some articles to help you manage your money better:
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The Simple Dollar | Use the “One Month” Coupon Strategy
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Consumer Boomer | The Ins and Outs of Self Directed Investing
Get Rich Slowly | Safeguarding your career switch
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I am actively looking for ways to help people find fema money when they have been hit by disaster. Fema MoneyIt is amazing how little information can be found to help people get the fema assistance they need. I did not think I was the only person who could see there is a problem, and it nice to know that others are concerned too. I think it is nice to see someone letting people know how to get assistance and the link above will definitely help. The blog I refer is quite similar to this one and you might take a look at it. Sandy caused a lot of damage and think we all need to help however we can.
This post points out a very obvious crack in our societies thinking process as far as not being prepared. Just like that – life can change in and around one of the biggest population areas on the face of the earth. As my heart goes out the those New Yorkers that were and still are victims of Sandy, being prepared for a man-made and/or natural disaster could mitigate one’s losses. By the way, the Sandy relief concert 2 days ago on 12/12/12 (called 12 12 12) was awesome and they raised a lot for money for all of those courageous Americans affected by this unfortunate storm.
It’s a few weeks after the storm, but it’s amazing how much work is still ahead for us to help the victims truly recover. This process is moving a lot slower than we all would like, and it’s hard to think that there are still many people who have barely gotten off their feet.
As this blog states, it is very important to get FEMA assistance in a time like this. For anyone in the New Jersey area who was affected by the storm, here is the link to a FEMA contractor I found. http://hurricane-sandy-cleanup-nj.com/
He seems honest and compassionate about what he does and has all the equipment that could help in this situation.
If anyone knows of anyone who needs help in the New Jersey area, check out that link. I wish all of the victims the best during this time, and know there are people who are willing to help.