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.
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.
FEMA Trailers Pose Threat To Kids’ Health
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 6:45 am
Health problems feared for kids who lived in FEMA trailers.
Mayor Telling Residents To Leave FEMA Trailers
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 7:53 pm
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says they "need to get everybody out" and find out "if anybody's health is being harmed."
New FEMA Trailer Guidelines
Fri, April 11, 2008 - 1:50 pm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is
setting strict new limits on formaldehyde levels in the mobile
homes it buys for disaster victims.
FEMA Will Not Stop Using Travel Trailers
Wed, April 02, 2008 - 5:53 pm
FEMA says it will continue to use mobile homes for residents displaced by disasters but will test all housing for harmful levels of formaldehyde beforehand.
Some FEMA Trailers More Toxic Than Others
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 2:09 pm
Federal health officials release brand-specific information about which FEMA trailers provided to hurricane victims had the highest levels of toxic fumes.
Toxic Trailers: CDC Takes Blame For Slow Response
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 1:17 pm
The CDC says it should have reacted sooner to concerns about hazardous fumes in the FEMA trailers housing thousands of hurricane victims. The ormaldehyde problem was first discovered in the 1980's.
FEMA Responds to Nagin’s Negative Reaction
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 10:54 am
A FEMA spokesman says the agency will try to work with New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin to address his concerns about the government's plan to move people out of toxic trailers into apartments and mobile homes.
Nagin Bashes New FEMA Plan
Tue, February 26, 2008 - 7:55 pm
New Orleans' Mayor Ray Nagin says the plan to move residents of FEMA trailers to apartments and hotels isn't a good solution to concerns about formaldehyde and will only lead to "a second great displacement" following Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA To Test Trailers By Request
Sat, February 23, 2008 - 3:20 pm
FEMA sets up toll-free hotline for people who want their trailers tested for formaldehyde
CDC: Evacuate Toxic Trailers As Soon as Possible
Thu, February 14, 2008 - 5:56 pm
Thousands of people still living in FEMA trailers after hurricanes kKatrina and Rita will have to get out.
