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Trial By Water: Reflections On Superstorm Sandy, Thomas Maligno, Benjamin R. Rajotte
Trial By Water: Reflections On Superstorm Sandy, Thomas Maligno, Benjamin R. Rajotte
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Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes in some of the most densely populated areas of the country. It created extensive and diverse property losses in the Northeast, resulting in an unprecedented need for disaster recovery assistance in affected communities. As we pass the storm's two-and-a-half year anniversary, complex challenges remain for many of these households. This article documents how one law school has responded. It reflects on how we have approached our educational and public interest missions throughout the recovery process, and how these experiences have shaped our views of the future. Disasters know no boundaries, and coastal floods are …