First, I am very aware of the damages Irene caused to those 'up north' as Sparky shared a few pics with me.
The Sandy situation I have witnessed is twofold. The Twp I work in had been hit basically in one large industrial/office park, and one apt complex. Water aws 6' deep in some areas and warehouses. Some repairs were done in the week after the storm, with no permits/inspections as the Twp was 'closed' due to lack of power.
Where I live, the resi damages were heavy. Work without permits was being done, some ligit, some not.
Permit fees were waived in the Twp I work in for all storm/flood damage related work. It amounted to at least $75K in fees if not more.
