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Jul 27

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Housing Woes in New Orleans Continue Nearly a Year After Katrina

More than 75 percent of public housing in New Orleans is unfit for human habitation after Hurricane Katrina. Rebuilding plans for these homes are underway but will take time, even though residents are ready now to return home.

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Jun 12

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Costly New Orleans Levee Repairs May Be Inadequate

In the first month of a new hurricane season, the Army Corps of Engineers has completed almost $800 million in repairs to the New Orleans levee system, repairs some say still leave the battered city vulnerable.

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May 24

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New Orleans Tests Revamped Hurricane Evacuation Plan

New Orleans officials enacted an updated plan Tuesday, under which an evacuation will be ordered up to 36 hours before a Category 3 or stronger hurricane hits the city. Local emergency responders used the test to prepare for the upcoming…

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May 09

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Amid Widespread Criticism, Government Prepares for Next Hurricane Season

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The Senate has recommended the dissolution of FEMA and every level of government has come under fire for its handling of Hurricane Katrina, government organizations are launching initiatives to deal with another potentially active hurricane season.

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May 09

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Post-Katrina Home Insurance Hard to Get

Nine months after Hurricane Katrina destroyed homes in Mississippi and Louisiana, real estate agents and residents of the area are having big problems obtaining homeowners insurance.

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Apr 27

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Senators Propose Eliminating FEMA, Creating New Agency

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The senators who investigated the administration's performance during last year's Hurricane Katrina recommended the government dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency and create a new, stronger agency in its place.

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Dec 13

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Judge Orders FEMA to Extend Hotel Stay Deadline

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency must extend by one month its deadline for payment of hotel rooms for victims of Hurricane Katrina, a federal judge ruled Monday.

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Oct 06

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FEMA to Reassess No Bid Contracts Following Hurricanes

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reassess some no-bid contracts awarded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, acting FEMA head R. David Paulison said Thursday.

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Sep 13

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Experienced Emergency Worker Takes Helm At FEMA

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The new acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, R. David Paulison, pledged Tuesday to find more permanent homes for the tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina survivors now in temporary living arrangements.

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Sep 12

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FEMA Director Resigns Amid Criticism Over Hurricane Response

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Michael Brown, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned Monday following a barrage of criticism of his agency's handling of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

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