On Reckoning
Why are people so hesitant to leave?
They don’t want to leave their community
Which neighborhood was talked about in this chapter?
Oakwood, Staten Island, New York
Did all Staten Island residents sell their homes to the New York State program?
No
What world records did Dan Kipnis have in his office?
Fishing
How did the dad's friends get the water out of the basement?
They broke the windows and pumped the water out
How much has the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development spent on properties near Staten Island?
about $225 million
Why is it becoming more difficult for future generations to inherit their childhood homes?
Sea level rise
Why was it dangerous for Nicole to walk in the middle of the street during the flood?
The manholes in the middle of the street
How many homes were destroyed in Hurricane Sandy?
650k
What is the dilemma that the poor communities facing?
Government won’t help, they can’t get insurance on their houses, and nobody wants to buy it.
What happened to the homes in Nicole's neighborhood after the Hurricane?
They were boarded up or demolished (including Nicole's home)
How many people died because of Hurricane Sandy?
159
What are the solutions that can help to temporarily give more time for people to transition more comfortably?
Sea walls and rising roads
What negative comments did Nicole receive because she lived in Staten Island? Why is this a bad assumption to make?
Things like "you shouldn't have lived there in the first place". In reality, no one knew that this neighborhood would have a high risk of flooding. Many builders sell lots to people who are unaware of the consequences of living there.
What is Florida's ground mostly made out of? And what does this indicate?
Florida’s ground is mainly made of porous limestone, which means salt water is rising through the ground itself.