Living Through Hell and High Water

Bayou La Batre Fema Dozens of families in Bayou La Batre have lived in FEMA campers and trailers since Katrina. Now they are in new homes!

by Tiffany Craig

Published: Thu, November 27, 2008 - 3:50 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, November 27, 2008 - 4:23 pm CST

Bayou La Batre's Mayor Stan Wright says some of his people have been through "hell and high water."

That's why when FEMA offered up 15.7 million to help rebuild parts of Alabama, Wright jumped at the chance to get some of the money.

Mayor Wright says he was the only mayor who applied. So, he got the whole amount to rebuild the bayou.

The money was spent to build new subdivisions called Safe Harbor Estates and Safe Harbor Landing. The new homes are near Alma Bryant High School.

So far, 25 families have moved in. 75 more are expected to start unpacking before Christmas.

The modular homes are built to withstand 150 mph wind and are 82 feet above sea level. Tenants pay 20% of their household income and will eventually have the option to buy.

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southfan1981 Says:

Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 12:56 pm

Housing costs at 20% of income is VERY reasonable. At least these people got out of the trailers and can live in real homes?

carl Says:

Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 6:44 am

On the surface it seems to be a good deal for those who really want to get out of the trailers and into more substantial housing. I wonder why he was the only Mayor to apply for the funds when there are other communities that needed it too?Is he the only Mayor that gives a flip about his city’s residents?