Politics & Government
Homeowners Hit By Sandy Get More Time to Appeal Settlements
FEMA approves 6-month extension to prove losses in order to challenge flood insurance payouts.
by Scott Gurian, NJSpotlight.com
Sandy survivors still battling over their flood insurance claims will now have more time to appeal their settlements.
In a bulletin issued yesterday FEMA announced it will extend for another six months the period for Sandy-impacted homeowners to file Proof of Loss forms, which are the first step in appealing a flood insurance settlement. The window after previous natural disasters has never been longer than a year, so this extension is an unprecedented move. It comes after pressure from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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