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CDC: Particleboard is The FEMA Trailer Problem

Thu, July 03, 2008 - 10:38 am

Recent testing seems to identify particleboard as the culprit of harmful formaldeyhyde fumes in thousands of trailers that housed Gulf Coast hurricane victims.

Toxic Trailers: Particleboard Is The Culprit

Wed, July 02, 2008 - 3:03 pm

CDC recommends different building materials be used for emergency housing.

Fewer Than 4,000 FEMA Trailers In Mississippi

Tue, July 01, 2008 - 11:33 am

There were some 30,000 FEMA trailers in Harrison, Hancock and Jackson counties in the days after Hurricane Katrina and more than 9,000 in January. Gov. Haley Barbour says the decline is a good indicator of the overall recovery effort.

First Female Police Chief For Gulf Coast City

Fri, June 27, 2008 - 10:24 pm

A new addition to one Gulf Coast police department made history this week.

MS Congressman Calls FEMA Decision ‘Dumb’

Mon, June 09, 2008 - 7:08 pm

U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor says FEMA's new policy limiting ice distribution after a disaster is a "dumb decision."

FEMA Could Use Trailers Again

Mon, June 02, 2008 - 4:36 pm

The government may house hurricane victims in trailers again this season as a last resort, despite promises never to use them again because of safety hazards discovered after Hurricane Katrina.

Hurricane Victims Being Forced Out

Sun, June 01, 2008 - 10:45 pm

A South Mobile County family is still trying to recover almost three years after Hurricane Katrina hit, now they say FEMA is forcing them out.

Flood Insurance Urged

Fri, May 30, 2008 - 4:28 am

FEMA says flood insurance is a critical part of being properly prepared for the six-month hurricane season that officially starts Sunday.

FEMA Trailers Pose Threat To Kids’ Health

Wed, May 28, 2008 - 6:45 am

Health problems feared for kids who lived in FEMA trailers.

Mobile County Deputy Chases Rolling Meth Lab

Mon, May 19, 2008 - 1:19 pm

MUGSHOTS The driver and passenger threw items out of their car during the two state chase. Both men were caught after they crashed into a ditch.

US Senate Renews Nat’l Flood Insurance Program

Wed, May 14, 2008 - 7:59 am

In a 92-6 vote, the US Senate passed a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program until 2013. The Senate bill will also create a commission to study how available and affordable catastrophic insurance is in places prone to hurricanes and earthquakes.

AL Needs More Aid For Katrina Recovery

Sat, May 10, 2008 - 2:42 pm

Alabama officials estimate the state needs around $100 million - double its allocated federal aid - to address housing needs leftover from Hurricane Katrina.

Teen Charged In Wal-Mart Murder

Wed, May 07, 2008 - 8:41 am

Moss Point teenager charged in slaying of a Wal-Mart Employee.

Sand Island Lighthouse Getting Help

Wed, April 30, 2008 - 5:02 am

The Sand Island Lighthouse will soon get some work done. Engineers are planning to stabilize the aging structure as part of larger project.

100 Homes For Bayou La Batre Hurricane Victims

Tue, April 29, 2008 - 1:35 pm

Mobile's Mitchell Company will build 100 homes for families left homeless by Katrina. It's part of a $400 million FEMA disaster housing program. Some homes may be ready by June.