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After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA.
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After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded - PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Image
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Freeport Herald 04-13-2023 by Richner Communications, Inc - Issuu
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Reuters - Water's edge: the crisis of rising sea levels
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12-18-2023 Freeport, New York - Major Coastal Storm with flooding and strong winds
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01-13-2024 Freeport, New York - Major Coastal Flooding
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Impact: When climate change makes home unsafe – Center for Public Integrity