HUD
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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, Wednesday/Thursday, September 13 and 14, 2017
CDBG-DR Congress appropriated $7.4 billion for CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) money for 2017 designated disaster areas. Implementation of appropriated CDBG-DR will be through Federal Register notices that are treated as regulations. HUD is in the process of drafting a Federal Register notice. Advocates in states impacted by the hurricanes will want to be familiar with… Continue reading
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Hurricane Housing Recovery Updates 9.8.17
CONGRESS Initial Disaster Relief.President Trump has signed into law a $15.25 billion disaster relief bill in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The bill combines disaster relief with several other must-pass bills to lift the debt ceiling, extend the National Flood Insurance program, and keep the government open through December 8 with a Continuing Resolution. … Continue reading
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News Round-Up: No Time for Cuts
The number of renters grows, as does the cost of housing, but Congress may be on the verge of making solutions even more scarce. Rental housing is a topic of the D.C. city council race, as candidates consider how to ensure renters, who are the majority in the District, can afford housing. Rent control and… Continue reading
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