Disaster Recovery

IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE SANDY, THE NYC MAYOR’S OFFICE OF HOUSING RECOVERY OPERATIONS LAUNCHED “BUILD IT BACK” AS AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM TO RETURN FAMILIES TO THEIR HOMES, AND ASSIST SANDY-IMPACTED RESIDENTS WITH THEIR RECOVERY NEEDS. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, THE CITY WORKED DIRECTLY WITH APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS TO COORDINATE REPAIRS, REBUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS OF HOMES.