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… » More
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Man, wman, convicted of stealing from FEMA with Hurricane Katrina-related fraud » More
Dauphin Island officials want to build a bigger beach to fix erosion problems on the East end. » More
The state has asked FEMA to pay two-year colleges more than $2 million for the cost of providing shelters for 6,500 evacuees from Hurricane Gustav.… » More
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday said the lifestyles and habits of the flood victims living in the trailers may be to blame.… » More
Judge says FEMA is not immune to lawsuits stemming from FEMA trailers and formaldehyde fumes » More
A judge says there is evidence that FEMA delayed its response to concerns about formaldehyde levels in its trailers. » More
Individual disaster assistance now available. That means people can get counseling, housing assistance, and low-interest loans. » More
Gov. Barbour's request for individual assistance to rebuild or repair homes received no response from FEMA. Senator Roger Wicker says he's extremely… » More
