New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)

Freeport: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)
Photo date: May 20, 2013
Photographer: FEMA / Kenneth Wilsey
Photo location: Freeport NY
Categories: Mitigation, Recovery, historical, Coastal Storm, Flooding, Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Severe Storm
After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Spaces are cut in the foundation where the lifting beams will be placed under the permanent girders. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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