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FEMA Trying To Quash Toxic Trailer Lawsuits
Tue, July 22, 2008 - 6:22 pm
FEMA is requesting immunity from lawsuits filed on behalf of Gulf Coast hurricane victims who claim they were exposed to dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers.
Alabama Among Fattest States in U.S.
Thu, July 17, 2008 - 11:57 am
CDC says when it comes to obesity the Deep South comes out on top.
Makers Knew Katrina Trailers Were Toxic
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 3:05 pm
A congressional report released today finds manufacturers knew there were high levels of formaldehyde in the trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims, but sold them to the government anyway.
Toxic Trailers Blame Game
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 12:21 am
GOP: Don't blame manufacturers for toxic trailers.
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.
West Nile Virus Pops Up In Mississippi
Mon, June 16, 2008 - 9:35 pm
Mississippi is leading the nation in human cases of West Nile.
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.
Gut Superbug Causing More Illnesses, Deaths
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 11:30 am
The number of people hospitalized with a dangerous intestinal superbug has been growing by more than 10,000 cases a year, according to a new study.
FEMA Trailers Pose Threat To Kids’ Health
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 6:45 am
Health problems feared for kids who lived in FEMA trailers.
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.
A federal scientist says his bosses ignored
pleas to alert Gulf Coast hurricane victims about formaldehyde
dangers in government-issued trailers. » View Full Article
