New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA ESF-15 Director, Mark Peterson, listens to a local residents concern after a town hall meeting held with local, state and federal officials at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA