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PBS NewsHour | Future Unclear for Sandy Victims Dealing with Insurance Woes | PBS

Duration: 07:56
Program: PBS NewsHour #10500
Broadcast Date: Nov. 19, 2012

Despite a history of hurricanes, there were many storm victims in New York without flood insurance thinking the risk for damage was low. But after Sandy hit, many residents are faced now with huge damage bills and no idea how they'll recover. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports from New York's Long Island.

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Post Date: November 19, 2012