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Already many residents are being denied FEMA assistance because<br />

<strong>the</strong>y have insurance while <strong>the</strong>ir insurance companies are denying claims.<br />

The Attorney General should immediately intervene on behalf <strong>of</strong> residents<br />

who are unable to make repairs and in danger <strong>of</strong> losing everything because<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se discrepancies.<br />

4) TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION<br />

The influx <strong>of</strong> relief money coming into <strong>the</strong> region provides an<br />

opportunity for healthy, environmentally sustainable rebuilding with <strong>the</strong><br />

inclusion <strong>of</strong> communities and community-based organizations.<br />

We call for a public task force to monitor <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> funds and create<br />

structures that encourage community participation to help sustainably<br />

rebuild NYC in a way that prepares for today’s environmental challenges.<br />

STAY INFORMED AND TAKE ACTION<br />

From <strong>the</strong> start, Occupy Wall Street has always been a disaster<br />

recovery effort propelled by <strong>the</strong> power <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people to rebuild a better<br />

future. We, along with our many allies, have been dedicated to more than<br />

just addressing economic inequality. We believed, and continue to believe,<br />

that New York City can reverse its role as <strong>the</strong> capitol <strong>of</strong> economic<br />

inequality, homelessness and corporate control over our democracy, and<br />

become a model for addressing <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> its residents while promoting<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir dignity and ability to help shape our future.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> wake <strong>of</strong> Hurricane Sandy, yet again we see both an opportunity<br />

and a threat. As Hurricane Katrina showed, moments <strong>of</strong> devastation and<br />

rebuilding can lead to <strong>the</strong> return <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> status quo, or worse —<br />

gentrification, displacement and continued privatization <strong>of</strong> basic services<br />

and jobs.<br />

• We are dedicated to seeing that that does not happen here in New<br />

York City.<br />

• And we are dedicated to ensuring participation and transparency<br />

in this process.<br />

• We know ano<strong>the</strong>r world is possible and we are committed to<br />

working with our neighbors to build it.<br />

STAND WITH US!

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