Disaster Recovery
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Estimating Hurricane Laura’s Possible Impact on the Lowest-Income Renters
On August 27, Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southern Louisiana, near the Texas border, as one of the most powerful to hit that area of the Gulf Coast in years. While we still wait for a final assessment of the full damage, we know that low-income households will likely shoulder… Continue reading
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Fixing America’s Broken Disaster Recovery System
America’s disaster recovery system is broken for the lowest income households. Members of the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) & partnering organizations across the country who have endured numerous disasters, re-imagined what recommendations are needed to secure a just recovery system. Continue reading
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COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Updates
The Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition is leading on daily updates and resources for people experiencing homelessness, low-income renters and homeless shelter providers. Continue reading
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Frequently Asked Questions: Renters’ Rights
Rent is still due and renters are desperate for resources, guidance, and support to help them make it through the next several months. As a renter, here’s what you need to know about your rights. Continue reading
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Frequently Asked Questions: Economic Impact Payments
The Economic Impact Payments was authorized through the CARES Act as a one-time direct payment from the federal government. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading