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Tag: FEMA funding

inDepth

“The Numbers Ain’t Crunching”: Two Years After Harvey, Some Flooded Homes Still Aren’t Repaired

Jen Rice

Posted on August 30, 2019 · One Trinity Gardens resident said most of his neighborhood flooded, and he feels like they’re invisible to local officials.

Tags FEMA funding Harvey anniversary Harvey flooding HUD Hurricane Harvey

National

As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations

Claudia Grisales, NPR

Posted on August 28, 2019 · The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it "backwards and cruel."

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News

How Federal Disaster Money Favors The Rich

Rebecca Hersher, NPR / Robert Benincasa, NPR

Posted on March 5, 2019 · The federal government spends billions of dollars each year helping communities rebuild after disasters and to prevent future damage. But that money isn't always allocated to those who need it most.

Tags FEMA funding Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Harvey recovery natural disasters

National

From Trailers To Tents: What Happens To Leftover Aid Supplies?

Joanne Lu, NPR

Posted on February 27, 2019 · FEMA is now auctioning off trailers sent to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But that's just one way to deal with a surplus.

Tags FEMA funding FEMA trailers Hurricane Harvey

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Harvey Temporary Housing Program Extended Until August

Katie Watkins

Posted on November 30, 2018 · The program provides manufactured housing units, travel-trailers or direct-lease apartments to victims of the hurricane.

Tags Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA funding Harvey temporary housing program Hurricane Harvey temporary housing Texas General Land Office

Politics

Home Buyouts, City Building Repairs Top Priorities For Pending Harvey Aid, Turner Says

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 14, 2018 · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s administration estimates storm and flood damage to city property at $2.5 billion.

Tags disaster relief FEMA funding flood mitigation harvey aid Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Hurricane Harvey

FEMA Explains How Recovery Centers Are Helping

Ernie Manouse

Posted on October 5, 2017 · FEMA Representative shares tips and services still available in our area for those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Tags federal assistance fema FEMA funding Harvey aftermath houston Hurricane Harvey

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