Surviving SandyAlina LevineSoon Kwon

Charlotte IsaacLeora Margelovich

The SuperstormOctober 29, 201224 states along the eastern coastDifferent types and degrees of damage

RESEARCH PROCESSResettlement processTypes of aidApplying for aid

OBJECTIVE & GOAL OF THE GAME

Resettle into residencyMoney Damage tokensMinimum $100 balanceTo win: highest ratio of damage tokens collected

to damage tokens needed

Who is Affected?Representative demographics

Low income young black, renterUndocumented immigrant with US born child, renterRich elderly white, homeownerMiddle class white, homeowner

Random assignment4 Unique paths

DAMAGEDecorations6 damage spots

InsuranceUndocumented citizen at a disadvantageRenter dependency on landlordRoll die to determine aid

FEMAOnly eligible if rejected by insuranceAid amount determined by rollingUndocumented immigrant disadvantageRevoke aidRejection

BUILD IT BACKSkipping turns represents long time frameConstruction following deadline: rejectionUndocumented immigrants missed deadlineFew projects realized

BLOOMBERG ACTIONSTook advantage of social mediaMandatory evacuationsEstablished Build it BackMold Treatment programs

DE BLASIO PROPOSALSOne City, Rebuilding Together Expand eligibilityProperty tax relief legislation

Bi-partisan supportCuomo

Improve Build it BackMore construction

RecommendationsMake information more accessible to immigrants

Center for Urban Pedagogy Multi Language Aid Process Campaign

Simplify the process of Build it backInvest more in preventative measures