Government Tells NJ Hurricane Victims to Demolish Their Homes Immediately or pay $2,000 Per Week

Once the building permits are signed they won't be passing out fines...

BRIEF, who hijacked your account? You've been really retarded lately. Not in the way you do it on purpose to start a flame war, but just really really dumb.

You were banned for karma trolling...

You were banned for karma trolling...

What is that? Same as how you do, just different cause your a narc?

One of 3 things.

#1 you hacked the site.
#2 the mods told you for some odd reason.
#3 you are a paid shill.

You just have some weird obsession with me...don't understand it, and you aren't the only one...good thing they don't discriminate against the mentally ill here...

At 47,000 posts its hard not to run into you.

You could try ignoring me or having a conversation with me instead of trolling me and trying to prove something...

Government Tells NJ Hurricane Victims to Demolish Their Homes Immediately or pay $2,000 Per Week

November 25, 2012
After hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, all of the mainstream media sources were praising FEMA and the governments overall response to the disaster.
However, since the dust has settled and reality has set in, it seems that most of the actual help is coming from people in the community and the government is actually doing more harm then they are doing good.

This week, residents of one of the most hard hit areas on the east coast, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, were told that they had to demolish their homes or face heavy fines.
According to a local newspaper:
“This weekend, Joe Biden visited this oceanfront community in Ocean County, but local residents, some who saw their homes for the first time, were also greeted by demolition notices.
Dated November 13th, one noticed by a resident who wishes to remain anonymous, stated “Your structure has possible structural of footing failures.”
It went on to say the structure would be demolished by November 30, 2012, just 17 days from the notice. The order allowed the residents to request a hearing, but also threatened by fines of up to $2,000 per week if they did not comply with the order and fix their homes before the 30th.
To date, homeowners have been allowed to hire contractors for damage assessments, quotes, winterizations and insurance inspections, but no plans have yet been made for any reconstruction, leaving homeowners in a difficult position with very little time to decide what to do before their homes are demolished by the township.”

The fines are so people don't sit on their thumbs, once you get the ball rolling they aren't going to fine you...

I've had two conversations with you, both were like this one.

It is my understanding that most insurance companies DO NOT provide flood insurance...I have been known to be wrong before, of course, but...if the people in the area did not have flood insurance, their houses WILL NOT be repaired by the insurance company, no matter who their insurance carrier is.

It is in natural disasters that our government ought to step in, IMHO. No local government should have the ability to fine these people...Period.

If you have that much extra falling out of your pocket, BRIEF, maybe you oughtta pick a family affected by the devastation and give them a donation instead of being so cold hearted today?

I've had two conversations with you, both were like this one.

Then you're doing it wrong...

It is my understanding that most insurance companies DO NOT provide flood insurance...I have been known to be wrong before, of course, but...if the people in the area did not have flood insurance, their houses WILL NOT be repaired by the insurance company, no matter who their insurance carrier is.

It is in natural disasters that our government ought to step in, IMHO. No local government should have the ability to fine these people...Period.

If you have that much extra falling out of your pocket, BRIEF, maybe you oughtta pick a family affected by the devastation and give them a donation instead of being so cold hearted today?

In fact, guess who was the first post on my very first thread on Glp?

Well, there you go. That was witty at least!

I'll make you a deal, if I win the lotto tonight I'll give you 1 million that way you learn to pay it forward.

Flood insurance is optional, and not available in many areas, so you have to ask...I have it as well as EQ insurance, which is also an option and most don't have it...

As far as giving, I'm selective...they chose to live in an area where this was a possibility...just like with Katrina, um hello, the city is below sea level!

Government Tells NJ Hurricane Victims to Demolish Their Homes Immediately or pay $2,000 Per Week

November 25, 2012
After hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, all of the mainstream media sources were praising FEMA and the governments overall response to the disaster.
However, since the dust has settled and reality has set in, it seems that most of the actual help is coming from people in the community and the government is actually doing more harm then they are doing good.

This week, residents of one of the most hard hit areas on the east coast, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, were told that they had to demolish their homes or face heavy fines.
According to a local newspaper:
“This weekend, Joe Biden visited this oceanfront community in Ocean County, but local residents, some who saw their homes for the first time, were also greeted by demolition notices.
Dated November 13th, one noticed by a resident who wishes to remain anonymous, stated “Your structure has possible structural of footing failures.”
It went on to say the structure would be demolished by November 30, 2012, just 17 days from the notice. The order allowed the residents to request a hearing, but also threatened by fines of up to $2,000 per week if they did not comply with the order and fix their homes before the 30th.
To date, homeowners have been allowed to hire contractors for damage assessments, quotes, winterizations and insurance inspections, but no plans have yet been made for any reconstruction, leaving homeowners in a difficult position with very little time to decide what to do before their homes are demolished by the township.”

It is in natural disasters that our government ought to step in, IMHO. No local government should have the ability to fine these people...Period.

I agree with this.

Perhaps the smartest action this folks can take is collect their insurace money (those who have it), forfiet the loan on the property to the bank and walk away to relocate in an area that's safer then where they were living.

Yeah, flood insurance is optional, but the average joe or jane can't afford the extra premium. I know I can't. If my home ever floods, I am screwed. :-) Thank God, I'm in OHIO.

And yeah, they chose to live there, but really, who prepares for and expects disaster? We think about the possibilities, and most of us are naive enough to live our lives thinking, "it won't happen to me."

Have a heart, babe. Dig deep and find your compassion. I know it's there. :-)

Any one of us can be struck with any kind of disaster at anytime. We're not all pathetic dumb asses if one happens to us. Ya know? We gotta just live and hope for the best.

A person/family should plan on having an emergency once every ten years that will cost them 10K or more, so if you aren't saving at least a thousand bucks a year you are putting yourself and your family at great risk...so yeah, plan now because shit will happen.

Most folks either don't realize or can't afford to. But this is very true!

Lots of people think I'll put that on credit or a payment plan. But I still feel for them when big stuff like this happens.