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Majority of Sandy aid goes to debris removal
1 May 2013
Newsday
Three-quarters of the $178 million in federal emergency grants awarded to Long Island towns, villages, schools and nonprofits in the first five months since super-storm Sandy struck were used for debris removal, government records show. Honourary professor Ed Blakely says the need for quick action in disaster recovery often leads to problems.
How will Sandy aid money be spent?
18 January 2013
NJTV
It’s been more than 80 days since superstorm Sandy tore through New Jersey, leaving a trail of destruction along the Jersey coast but some residents are still yet to see any federal assistance. Honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely explains where the money is and where it is going. Watch Online
Looking back on 2012
31 December 2012
ABC 24 News Breakfast
It was a big year for US news with President Barack Obama's re-election, Hurricane Sandy battering America's east coast and a series of deadly shootings sparking calls for gun reform. Lecturer Adam Lockyer joins a panel of experts to discuss the biggest stories of 2012. Watch Online
Dune repair's underground wall denied funds
5 December 2012
Newsday
US federal administrators have denied funds for a protective underground wall for Long Island's Ocean Parkway, damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely says government rules designed to protect taxpayers will need to be waived so the project can go ahead. Read article
Scholar sent to aid Hurricane Sandy recovery
26 November 2012
Government News
Honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely will travel to New York to assist the state with its response to the destruction from Hurricane Sandy. Blakely will join the New York State Respond Commission, announced this past week by New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Read article
Rebuilding begins after Sandy
23 November 2012
2SER Friday Daily
The New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced three commissions to respond to the damage and lives lost in the wake of super storm Sandy. Honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely has been appointed to examine the state's emergency response capabilities and discusses the main challenges the city faces. Listen Online
Blakely appointed to New York State recovery body
21 November 2012
Honorary Professor in Urban Policy at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney Edward Blakely has been appointed to assist in preparing New York State to respond to future natural disasters. Read more
Pulling our heads out of Sandy
11 November 2012
The New York Observer
The damage and loss of life from Sandy is making clear that destruction from extreme weather events has escalated over recent years. The United States needs to admit it has a problem, says honorary professor of urban policy Edward Blakely, and then set about solving it. Read article
Jail the planners for not preventing Sandy!
5 November 2012
Planetizen
It seemd absurd when Italy convicted seismologists for failing to predicts an earthquake, says honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely. But since climate change, unlike tremors, is predictable, should reckless urban planners be sent to prison? Read article
Sandy, Obama and Romney
3 November 2012
Radio National Saturday Extra
The presidential election campaign has been a close one in the US, with polls placing the candidates neck and neck in the national polls. But will Hurricane Sandy make a difference and, if so, to whom? Centre CEO Bates Gill gives a comprehensive guide to the upcoming election. Listen Online
Sandy gives a boost to Obama
2 November 2012
ABC Radio Australia
While the devastation caused by Super Storm Sandy is still being tallied, its impact on the Presidential campaign may well have determined the outcome of next week's US election. Lecturer David Smith, Sandy has cemented President Obama in the minds of Americans as their Commander in Chief. Listen Online
Road to recovery after Sandy
2 November 2012
ABC Radio National Breakfast
Four million people are still without electricity and many coastal communities are still submerged after the devastating superstorm Sandy blew through the US East Coast. Disaster recovery expert Edward Blakely discusses the storm and how best to rebuild. Listen Online
Campaign stops for Sandy
31 October 2012
ABC Radio National Drive
The clean up has begun across the east coast of the United States after superstorm Sandy with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie saying the devastation is unprecedented. Disaster recovery expert Edward Blakely discusses the personal and political effects of the event. Listen Online
Obama cleans up after Sandy
31 October 2012
ABC News Radio
With effusive praise coming in from both sides of the aisle for his handling of the disaster, superstorm Sandy may end up being the October surprise that President Obama needed to get him over the line. Professor David Weisbrot discusses the material and political effects of the event that has ravaged the East Coast. Listen Online
Sandy passes but danger remains
31 October 2012
ABC Radio The World Today
The worst of superstorm Sandy may have passed but there could still be more deaths on the US east coast due to damage inflicted on critical infrastructure like power, water and mass transportation. Honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely lays out the long road to recovery. Listen Online
Sandy could be 2012's October surprise
31 October 2012
The Conversation
Hurricane Sandy is a political storm, not just a weather event, says honorary professor in urban policy Edward Blakely. How will the disaster affect the election? Read article
Sandy hits the campaign trail
31 October 2012
ABC News 24
With Hurricane Sandy buffeting the east coast of America, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have temporarily suspended their campaigns for the presidency. Visiting professor Simon Jackman describes the situation from the US and posits the effect it could have on the polls. Watch Online
The political ramifications of superstorm Sandy
30 October 2012
ABC News 24
Both candidates have put their campaigns on hold, cancelling or refocusing events in light of Hurricane Sandy, which has already claimed lives on the east coast of the US. Senior lecturer Michael Ondaatje discusses the political implications of the superstorm and what it could mean for election day. Watch Online
America bunkers down for Sandy storm
30 October 2012
Channel Ten Breakfast
Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and other massive recent natural disasters, America is more ready than ever for Hurricane Sandy. But as disaster expert Professor Edward Blakely says, that won't stop the storm having a massive impact both on the residents of the affected areas and the ongoing presidential campaign. Watch Online
