MORE ON HURRICANE SANDY

This question came up frequently yesterday when I volunteered at the NCBA Sandy Clinic and is addressed at the FEMA FAQ website:

"Will FEMA provide additional rental assistance beyond the initial assistance period if I still cannot return to my home?

Rental assistance can be provided for a period of up to 18 months while you are working to accomplish your permanent housing plan. To make an initial request for additional rental assistance, send a letter explaining your continuing need and provide rent receipts or other documents to show you have exhausted your initial rental assistance."