The Obama Administration has continued to bring all available resources to bear to support the states affected by Hurricane Sandy as they continue to respond and recover from the storm.
On Thursday, November 15th, the President travelled to New York, marking his second trip to the region since Sandy made landfall. The President announced that he has asked Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan to continue to work closely with Governors, mayors and local officials in the affected states as they identify longer term priorities to help communities rebuild and recover.
SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY FROM SEC DONOVAN'S VISIT TO COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SANDY
In this new role, Secretary Donovan will coordinate Federal support as States design individual redevelopment plans, identify priorities, and over time work to implement them. This structure will streamline the process for Governors as they seek assistance for longer-term projects and identify community redevelopment priorities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continue to provide all available federal resources to support the immediate response and recovery efforts.