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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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Hurricanes, Wednesday, September 27, 2017
General Updates The U.S. Department of Education released guidelines for state and local educational agencies and schools to provide some flexibility and support post-disaster. The guidelines include flexibility on deadlines, alternatives and strategies for providing program services after disruption, and methods for ensuring continuity of services. The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, the… Continue reading
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Hurricane Update, Tuesday, September 26, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA Department of Homeland Security Jones Act Still in Affect. Despite the devastation in Puerto Rico, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not plan to waive the Jones Act of 1920 that restricts foreign ships’ transportation of cargo to Puerto Rico and other areas affected by Hurricane Maria. DHS waived these restrictions during… 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 Housing Recovery Updates September 23, 2017
Information from Other National Organizations LeadingAge and National Church Residences. During the week of September 14, those two organizations launched a “Hurricane Services for Seniors Hotline” to triage and help match people needing units and/or services with available units and/or services, particularly seniors and persons with disabilities. People may call 844-259-4747 between the hours… Continue reading
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