Disaster Recovery
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Hundreds of Thousands of Low-Income Families Threatened by Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence approaches the Southeast, all of us at the National Low Income Housing Coalition are keeping everyone in the storm’s path in our thoughts, wishing for their safety and quick recovery. Our research team has gathered early estimates that more than 400,000 affordable rental homes are at risk of damage or destruction during… Continue reading
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Disaster Housing Recovery Update, Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Federal Response Congress Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued a statement on August 30 in response to the U.S. District Court’s denial of a preliminary injunction filed by housing advocates to prevent FEMA from ending the Transitional Shelter Assistance program for evacuees of Hurricane Maria. The House Small Business Committee held a hearing titled, “Surveying Storms: Continue reading
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Disaster Housing Recovery Update, Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Congress Congressional representatives Jenniffer González-Colon (R-PR-At Large) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-7) are cosponsoring a panel discussion with the Youth Development Institute of Puerto Rico. The panel will discuss the condition of children in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. RSVP here to attend the event on September 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. EDT in the Continue reading
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A year later & I’m still trying to recover from Hurricane Harvey
A year later & Pam is still trying to recover from the experience of Hurricane Harvey. Please read & share her story. #DHAPNow Continue reading
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Disaster Housing Recovery Update, Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Federal Response HUD The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) updated policies for homeowners affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. FHA’s “Disaster Standalone Partial Claim” will now be the first mortgage relief option available for hurricane victims with FHA-insured homes located in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This option covers up to 30% of unpaid Continue reading
On the Home Front 