Feds: No answers yet on FEMA funding crisis: "Last week FEMA announced it has revised its policy on funding government buildings in a memo received June 18.
The memo sent shock-waves through local government entities and even irritated Governor Haley Barbour so much he blasted the agency in published reports."
Why are they surprised, I'm not.
Showing posts with label Fema. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fema. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
FEMA may not fund new school
FEMA may not fund new school: "A FEMA memo which 'revised' the definition of funding guidelines for government projects is causing major concerns this week for several local entities--most of all the Hancock County School Board.
The memo--which was received by MEMA on June 18-- states that FEMA will not help fund any new construction in areas which are considered 'Coastal High Hazard Areas.'"
The memo--which was received by MEMA on June 18-- states that FEMA will not help fund any new construction in areas which are considered 'Coastal High Hazard Areas.'"
SunHerald.com : FEMA tries bombing Coast rebuilding work
SunHerald.com : FEMA tries bombing Coast rebuilding work: "It seems at a meeting with Barbour last week, FEMA in effect said, 'oh, by the way, we're not going to pay to rebuild any public buildings inside the 'velocity' flood zone.'"
I have mentioned my opinions while living in the aftermath of Katrina that all the delays in rebuilding the Coast has been intentional to move us out regardless of our circumstances or preferences.
I have mentioned my opinions while living in the aftermath of Katrina that all the delays in rebuilding the Coast has been intentional to move us out regardless of our circumstances or preferences.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Bay St. Louis
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Your Hometown News - Bay St. Louis: "More than 7,000 FEMA trailers are still housing Hancock County residents. According to a recent report, the county is recovering slowly compared to other areas in South Mississippi. Al Showers takes a look at the pace of recovery in Hancock County."
Monday, February 05, 2007
The Sun Herald | 02/05/2007 | FEMA hearing complaints after Florida tornados
The Sun Herald | 02/05/2007 | FEMA hearing complaints after Florida tornados: "FEMA hearing complaints after Florida tornados
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeLAND, Fla. - Some tornado victims applying for disaster aid Monday said they felt lost in the bureaucratic maze of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has pledged that it is much nimbler after learning from its flat-footed response to Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA chief David Paulison and Gov. Charlie Crist have said the agency was quick to respond to the three central Florida tornados that killed 20 and left hundreds homeless. But scattered complaints drifted in among the 400 people who had registered so far for help."
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeLAND, Fla. - Some tornado victims applying for disaster aid Monday said they felt lost in the bureaucratic maze of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has pledged that it is much nimbler after learning from its flat-footed response to Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA chief David Paulison and Gov. Charlie Crist have said the agency was quick to respond to the three central Florida tornados that killed 20 and left hundreds homeless. But scattered complaints drifted in among the 400 people who had registered so far for help."
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
SunHerald.com : Biloxi and Gulfport News, Casinos, Jobs, Real Estate, Sports and Cars
SunHerald.com : Biloxi and Gulfport News, Casinos, Jobs, Real Estate, Sports and Cars: "Many still on FEMA's bubble
No word on housing extension
The past 17 months for Bobby Hinson have included a lot of waiting - waiting for the storm to pass, for temporary housing, for rebuilding aid.
( By KATHERINE SAYRE, SUN HERALD WASHINGTON BUREAU, 01/18/2007 03:01 AM CST)"
No word on housing extension
The past 17 months for Bobby Hinson have included a lot of waiting - waiting for the storm to pass, for temporary housing, for rebuilding aid.
( By KATHERINE SAYRE, SUN HERALD WASHINGTON BUREAU, 01/18/2007 03:01 AM CST)"
Friday, December 22, 2006
Mississippi has come up with a temporary housing solution that has FEMA's support. The federal agency is sending Mississippi $280 million. That money will build Katrina Cottages, so hurricane victims can move out of FEMA trailers and into better built homes. On Friday, FEMA held a teleconference with the media, and Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran to explain the pilot project. Brad Kessie reports.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
The Sun Herald | 10/29/2006 | FEMA gives aid update
The Sun Herald | 10/29/2006 | FEMA gives aid update: "FEMA released figures of its nearly $9.3 billion dollar disaster aid as of Oct. 20.
Of the peak 49,000 temporary housing units in place earlier this year, nearly 15,500 households have found other living accommodations. Temporary housing units are returned to FEMA at a rate of approximately 250 units per week.
Approximately $1.1 billion has been approved in Public Assistance categories, not including debris removal.
To date, Mississippi has disbursed $873 million to PA applicants for rebuilding projects including bridges, public buildings and utilities: $315 million for emergency protective measures, $364 million to repair public facilities, $295 million to restore public utilities, $55 million to restore public recreational facilities such as state parks, $29 million to repair roads and bridges and $1.6 million to repair water control devices such as reservoirs and irrigation channels."
Of the peak 49,000 temporary housing units in place earlier this year, nearly 15,500 households have found other living accommodations. Temporary housing units are returned to FEMA at a rate of approximately 250 units per week.
Approximately $1.1 billion has been approved in Public Assistance categories, not including debris removal.
To date, Mississippi has disbursed $873 million to PA applicants for rebuilding projects including bridges, public buildings and utilities: $315 million for emergency protective measures, $364 million to repair public facilities, $295 million to restore public utilities, $55 million to restore public recreational facilities such as state parks, $29 million to repair roads and bridges and $1.6 million to repair water control devices such as reservoirs and irrigation channels."
Thursday, July 27, 2006
I have managed to not write for almost ten days but an article I read today has me riled up. You can read the article in its entirety at my daughter's site Fema Bans Reporters From Katrina Victims
Although the incident took place in Morgan City, LA, I believe that the rules would apply wherever Fema trailers are located. Throughout my previous writings, I have been consistent in my concern for the citizens and the deplorable conditions that they live in. I do not fault the national news for their lack of coverage but I do find fault that the PEOPLE have not been given a voice to report the actual happenings. In my way I have tried to do just that but what is one lone voice compared to thousands. This morning I went looking for the "dwindling" trailers they are reporting. I actually found another park that I didn't know about on Wright Avenue in Pascagoula. The three pictures below is my attempt to show as many of the trailers that I could.
All the other trailer parks that I have shown you in my blog are still there. Let's not forget the trailers that are on empty devastated home sites or nestled up to somebody's damaged home. There are thousands throughout Pascagoula. To look at the big picture, try visualizing them in Louisiana and parts of Alabama too. Horrific, isn't it?
Since this involves Fema, it brings one other concern to my mind. When unprecedented Katrina dealt her mighty blow, Fema gave out emergency money to people with the announcement that it didn't matter if your home was destroyed or not. It was to help ALL in the area to have cash on hand as banks were not operable etc. Now they are claiming "fraud". I was eligible too but I didn't claim mine because I didn't want to stand in the long, hot lines. Even credit card companies got in touch immediately and delayed any payments due for a month and to call if you needed more time. Just being in the disaster zone and living the nightmare was considered hardship. But ... human nature being what it is, after the dust settled but not the misery, things have gotten back to normal everywhere but down south. We still need help, the people do. My daughter goes to her mailbox each day to see if she has been given a grant as do thousands of other people. Is it not torture to make them wait for a form letter to tell them what they got or, worse yet, that they didn't get anything?
Although the incident took place in Morgan City, LA, I believe that the rules would apply wherever Fema trailers are located. Throughout my previous writings, I have been consistent in my concern for the citizens and the deplorable conditions that they live in. I do not fault the national news for their lack of coverage but I do find fault that the PEOPLE have not been given a voice to report the actual happenings. In my way I have tried to do just that but what is one lone voice compared to thousands. This morning I went looking for the "dwindling" trailers they are reporting. I actually found another park that I didn't know about on Wright Avenue in Pascagoula. The three pictures below is my attempt to show as many of the trailers that I could.
All the other trailer parks that I have shown you in my blog are still there. Let's not forget the trailers that are on empty devastated home sites or nestled up to somebody's damaged home. There are thousands throughout Pascagoula. To look at the big picture, try visualizing them in Louisiana and parts of Alabama too. Horrific, isn't it?
Since this involves Fema, it brings one other concern to my mind. When unprecedented Katrina dealt her mighty blow, Fema gave out emergency money to people with the announcement that it didn't matter if your home was destroyed or not. It was to help ALL in the area to have cash on hand as banks were not operable etc. Now they are claiming "fraud". I was eligible too but I didn't claim mine because I didn't want to stand in the long, hot lines. Even credit card companies got in touch immediately and delayed any payments due for a month and to call if you needed more time. Just being in the disaster zone and living the nightmare was considered hardship. But ... human nature being what it is, after the dust settled but not the misery, things have gotten back to normal everywhere but down south. We still need help, the people do. My daughter goes to her mailbox each day to see if she has been given a grant as do thousands of other people. Is it not torture to make them wait for a form letter to tell them what they got or, worse yet, that they didn't get anything?
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