Dianne DeOliveira

New challenges are arising for Sandy-impacted homeowners till trying to rebuild from the October, 2012 hurrican

Residents and businesses in New Jersey affected by Super storm Sandy are being reminded about another opportunity to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.

The Jersey Coast survived another hurricane season without any major damage, but beach erosion remains a concern in the wake of Super storm Sandy reshaping the landscape. The Jersey Shore Partnership has been lobbying in Trenton, urging lawmakers to double the state's Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

New Jersey Organizing Project will commemorate the three year anniversary of Super storm Sandy with a Statehouse rally and a three-day camp out at the War Memorial in Trenton.

Sandy victims still trying to rebuild and elevate their homes in floodplains are being dealt a potential blow that they may not even realize exists. New Jersey recently adopted updates to its existing International Residential Code, which places stricter construction requirements on structures in the new Coastal A zone...

Almost three years after Super storm Sandy completely destroyed the Sandy Hook Bay Marina in Highlands, construction is underway to rebuild it bigger and better than before, according to owner Jim Bollerman.

Emergencies can happen any time. Would you or your family know what to do? September is National Preparedness Month and the Ocean County Health Department is encouraging all residents to take action to ensure the safety of their family.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appears to be sticking to its September 15, 2015 deadline for reopening Sandy claims, despite the urging of New Jersey's Congressional Delegation to extend the filing date another 90 days.

Ortley Beach residents are running out of patience as they continue waiting for New Jersey to begin the federal Army Corps of Engineers replenishment project almost three years after Super Storm Sandy.

Although thousands of Sandy-impacted homeowners in New Jersey could potentially receive additional insurance money by reopening claims to the Federal Emergency Management's National Flood Insurance Program, a number of people remain hesitant to do so.