Hurricane Sandy: The Latest Recovery Efforts

A look at the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy.

Where Are We Now? - It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since one of the most devastating storms hit the East Coast. Starting as a tropical storm on October 22 and evolving into a full blown hurricane just two days later, Hurricane Sandy claimed 286 lives and left billions in damages in Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti and the U.S. Many people are still displacedand struggling to reclaim their lives. BET.com takes a look how you can continue to help recovery efforts on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: EPA/MASTER SGT. MARK OLSEN / US AIR FORCE / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY /LANDOV)

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Where Are We Now? - It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since one of the most devastating storms hit the East Coast. Starting as a tropical storm on October 22 and evolving into a full blown hurricane just two days later, Hurricane Sandy claimed 286 lives and left billions in damages in Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti and the U.S. Many people are still displacedand struggling to reclaim their lives. BET.com takes a look how you can continue to help recovery efforts on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: EPA/MASTER SGT. MARK OLSEN / US AIR FORCE / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY /LANDOV)

Rebuilding the Rockaways - New York City’s beach front Rockaways and Brooklyn were hit hard by Sandy. The Bethel A M E Church and Food Pantry, in Rockaway Beach, which feeds more than 750 families, remains in ruins. The volunteer organization New York Cares is hosting the Muck Out Bethel Church & Food Pantry event on Oct. 25, to help with repair efforts.  For more information, visit here.(Photo: Old Bethel UMC)

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Rebuilding the Rockaways - New York City’s beach front Rockaways and Brooklyn were hit hard by Sandy. The Bethel A M E Church and Food Pantry, in Rockaway Beach, which feeds more than 750 families, remains in ruins. The volunteer organization New York Cares is hosting the Muck Out Bethel Church & Food Pantry event on Oct. 25, to help with repair efforts.  For more information, visit here.(Photo: Old Bethel UMC)

Haiti’s Road to Recovery - Haiti was already recovering from a devastating hurricane and earthquake that struck in 2010, so when Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012 the nation took yet another blow. The United Nations Development Programme has been aiding the recovery since 2010. To volunteer or make a monetary donation to the relief effort visit here.(Photo: Marco Dormino/Getty Images)

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Haiti’s Road to Recovery - Haiti was already recovering from a devastating hurricane and earthquake that struck in 2010, so when Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012 the nation took yet another blow. The United Nations Development Programme has been aiding the recovery since 2010. To volunteer or make a monetary donation to the relief effort visit here.(Photo: Marco Dormino/Getty Images)

Hundreds Remain Homeless - New York and the East Coast are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy, a superstorm that caused billions in damage, forced the closure of public transit systems and left milllions in the dark. Here's  a look at the numbers behind the storm. — Deborah Creighton Skinner and Dominique Zonyéé A year after “Superstorm” Sandy developed from a tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea on October 22, 2013, hundreds of victims remain displaced without permanent homes and more. In New Jersey an estimated 39,000 families are homeless, down from 161,000 the day after the storm. In New York, more than 250 families are still living in hotel rooms paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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New Jersey Continues to Assess Damages - New Jersey’s coastal community was ravaged by Hurricane Sandy, with an estimated 360,000 homes or businesses destroyed. Monmouth University, New Jersey Future, The Union of Concerned Scientists and the New Jersey Recovery Fund will host Rebuilding After Sandy on Oct. 29 to focus on the long road to rehabilitation. To register for the free event, visit here.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

New York City Artists Reflect on Their Losses - Many artists were hit hard by the storm, losing years of work damaged in storage or in their homes. A year later, more than 200 members of New York City’s artists’ community will unite at Come Together: Surviving Sandy, a 100,000 square foot exhibition, showcasing their art at Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Go here for more information.(Photo: Pawel Gaul/Getty Images)

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New York City Artists Reflect on Their Losses - Many artists were hit hard by the storm, losing years of work damaged in storage or in their homes. A year later, more than 200 members of New York City’s artists’ community will unite at Come Together: Surviving Sandy, a 100,000 square foot exhibition, showcasing their art at Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Go here for more information.(Photo: Pawel Gaul/Getty Images)

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Recovery Efforts Opens Doors for Jobs - As the nation still struggles to bounce back from Sandy, the recovery process calls for as many hands as possible. FEMA announced that New York City opened up job positions for qualified applicants to help with continued relief efforts. To view and apply for jobs, visit here.(Photo: S. Chen/Getty Images)

Flood Insurance Is Still Not Enough - Despite the fact that flood insurance premiums increased on Oct. 1, Hurricane Sandy flood victims are finding that insurance checks, which averaged $54,754, are not enough to cover the damages. Nearly 144,000 insurance claims have been filed since the storm. But, while about 92 percent of all claimants got at least some money, more than 30 percent are still seeking higher payouts a year later.(Photo: AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Everybody Clean-Up New Jersey - Remnants of Hurricane Sandy continue to be constant eye-sores and reminders of the devastation caused in New Jersey. The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund and Jersey Cares is organizing volunteers on Oct. 26 and 29 for Sandy Service Day: Remember. Rebuild. Recover, for two days of cleaning and more. For more, information click here.(Photo: Mel Evans/ AP Photo)

Emergency Responders - FEMA would eliminate funding for state and local grants that support emergency responses to natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. (Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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NGO’s Remain Diligent - The Center for Disaster Philanthropy established the CDP Hurricane Disaster Fund in 2012 as an immediate response to help 16 states and nations affected by the storm. The Disaster Fund will host the Sandy One Year Later: Assessing Community Recovery and Anticipating Another Disaster forum on Oct. 23 to assess the philanthropic effort thus far. Visit here to RSVP.(Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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More Roofs Over Homes in Cuba - Cuba’s largest city, Santiago, was hit hard with an overall estimated total of $2.7 billion in damages acoross the nation. Catholic charity Caritas Internationalis has been instrumental in Sandy relief efforts, providing roofs for 576 families out of the more than 170,000 houses that were damaged. To donate to Caritas visit here.(Photo: Drazen Vukelic/Getty Images)

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More Roofs Over Homes in Cuba - Cuba’s largest city, Santiago, was hit hard with an overall estimated total of $2.7 billion in damages acoross the nation. Catholic charity Caritas Internationalis has been instrumental in Sandy relief efforts, providing roofs for 576 families out of the more than 170,000 houses that were damaged. To donate to Caritas visit here.(Photo: Drazen Vukelic/Getty Images)

Hoboken Remembers - Residents of the river lined community of Hoboken, New Jersey were submerged in water just 365 days ago. The Hoboken Historical Museum will host "Hoboken One Year After Sandy: Lessons Learned about Preparedness, Resiliency and Community," an exhibit featuring photos, oracles and more on Oct. 26. The exhibit will be open through July, for more info click here.(Photo: Dennis K. Johnson/Getty Images)

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Hoboken Remembers - Residents of the river lined community of Hoboken, New Jersey were submerged in water just 365 days ago. The Hoboken Historical Museum will host "Hoboken One Year After Sandy: Lessons Learned about Preparedness, Resiliency and Community," an exhibit featuring photos, oracles and more on Oct. 26. The exhibit will be open through July, for more info click here.(Photo: Dennis K. Johnson/Getty Images)

Flood Preparation - States along the coast are bracing themselves for record flooding. In Delaware, many roads have already been covered by water and residents living in low lying areas of New York City, Philadelphia and Connecticut were forced to evacuate. (Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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Anniversary Events in Your City - The entire East Coast and beyond will be acknowledging the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy for the next week. For information about events and how you can help in your city, contact local accredited organizations, visit here or visit the Red Cross website here.(Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)