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Many flood victims refuse to leave cold, moldy homes

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John Frawley sits on the porch of his house, which was damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

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New York City's health department said the number of people visiting hospital emergency rooms for cold-related problems has already doubled this November, compared with previous years. Those statistics are likely only the proverbial tip of the iceberg.