Hurricane Maria
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Hurricanes, Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Information from Other National Organizations ADA National Network/FEMA Webinar Series. When people are displaced from their homes during a disaster and find it necessary to stay in a community shelter, it is essential that community officials, responders, and shelter managers are prepared to provide service and reasonable accommodations to all shelter residents, including those with… Continue reading
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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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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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