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Hurricanes, Monday, October 2, 2017
HUD Upcoming Guidance for PHAs. The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) reports that HUD held a conference call with the three public housing agency (PHA) industry organizations, NAHRO, the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, and the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association. HUD stated that early next week it will be issuing… Continue reading
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Hurricanes, Thursday, September 28, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA Letter from Senators Led by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), 35 senators sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to take swift action in addressing the situation in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They called for 8 specific actions: Issue a full Disaster Declaration for the… Continue reading
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Hurricane Update, Monday, September 25, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA FEMA FEMA Urban Search and Rescue. Six FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) teams were deployed in both Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with more task forces arriving over the weekend. The task forces are from Virginia, Florida, California, New York, and Massachusetts. Federal Response Efforts. FEMA and other federal agencies are… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Tuesday, September 19, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA FEMA Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration Declared. President Trump declared on September 18, that an emergency exists for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico due to conditions resulting from Hurricane Maria. FEMA has established the Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Emergency Disaster webpage (EM-3391). Virgin Islands Emergency Declaration Declared. President Trump declared on September 18, that… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated: “Congress passed a critical down payment on disaster relief last week. If more assistance is required due to Irma, we are ready to do what is needed.” Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also stated willingness to speedily pass new relief funding if necessary. Continue reading
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