20 The Queens Courier • October 24, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com sandy retrospective SANDY TIMELINE January 4, 2013 Congress approves $9.7 billion in Sandy aid January 7, 2013 Moreland Commission recommends Long Island Power Authority changes based on Sandy response January 29, 2013 President Obama signs $50.5 billion Sandy aid bill January 31, 2013 Mayor Bloomberg signs executive order ordering to suspend height restrictions on buildings so they can meet new flood elevation standards following Sandy. February 20, 2013 Governor Cuomo proposes legislation that would require approximately half the gas stations in the state to have a backup generator for use during a fuel supply or energy emergency like Sandy. March 6, 2013 MTA receives nearly $200 million in Sandy aid May 2, 2013 NY attorney general sues gas stations for Sandy price gouging May 10, 2013 City’s $1.77 billion Sandy recovery plan receives federal approval June 11, 2013 Mayor Bloomberg releases report with recommendations on how the city can further protect itself against weather related threats and climate change. June 18, 2013 City releases updated hurricane evacuation zones July 10, 2013 Governor Andrew Cuomo passes a bill allowing Breezy Point residents affected by Sandy to rebuild immediately. August 15, 2013 Officials detail sand restoration plan for Rockaway Beach September 24, 2013 City Council passes resolution calling for Congress to make co-op and condos eligible for federal storm recovery grants. SANDY THEN & NOW In May, NY attorney general sued gas stations for Sandy price gouging. before after after before after before after before THE COURIER/Photos by Melisa Chan THE COURIER/Photo by Alexa Altman THE COURIER/Photo by Alexa Altman
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