By Katie Davies PUBLISHED: 00:34 EST, 30 March 2013 | UPDATED: 09:56 EST, 30 March 2013 More than 2,000 people displaced by Superstorm Sandy are still living in hotels five months after the devastating natural disaster destroyed their New York City homes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is paying on average $252 a night to house families and individuals from across the hurricane hit area. According to the New York Times, social service groups are hoping to get all those affected into a permanent home by the end of April but admit it may not be possible. Homeless: More than 2,000 victims of Superstorm Sandy are still living in hotels across New York City
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Officials say they have no choice but to keep families in hotels across New York City
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Deadline of April 30 to find permanent housing but many victims just can't afford it
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Critics call for better system to help poorest victims of natural disasters in the future
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