Right now we are focusing on taking care of the basic needs of those affected -- giving folks a place to stay and food to eat. |
Small businesses can take the lead in the Mississippi recovery. Open businesses not only serve as engines of recovery, they also help to restore a sense of community normalcy. |
Supply has caught up with demand, but we will continue to need those commodities for a while. |
The intent of contra-flow is to get as many as possible of the 1.3 million people in the greater New Orleans area out of harm's way, and that once that contra-flow begins, we could expect as many as 250,000 to 350,000 of evacuees traveling along the 55 and 59 corridors to escape the wrath. |
These centers provide easy access to information and multiple resources for those working their way through the recovery process. |
Those who sustained losses or damages from either hurricane should not assume that they are ineligible for assistance and should call and register to learn what type of assistance they might be eligible to receive. |
Unfortunately, one lesson learned from this catastrophe was realizing homeowner insurance doesn't cover your property in the event of a flood. You must have flood insurance. |
Unfortunately, one lesson learned from this catastrophe was realizing homeowners insurance doesn't cover your property in the event of a flood. You must have flood insurance. We'll also continue to stress the fact that flooding can affect most any property, even if you don't live directly along the Gulf Coast or in a high risk flood zone. |
We applaud FEMA for extending the opportunity for government agencies and private non-profits affected by Katrina to apply for assistance that may be available to them. |
We appreciate those who have volunteered to assist in the recovery efforts throughout our state and we welcome other volunteers. We encourage them to affiliate with a group who will match an individual's skills with productive projects, to make the most of their time here. |
We haven't gotten the supplies we need at times, ... We've been getting 10 to 15 percent of what we have been requesting [from FEMA]. |
We haven't gotten the supplies we need at times. We've been getting 10 to 15 percent of what we have been requesting [from FEMA]. |
We won't be satisfied that our job is done until every family is taken care of. |
We'll also continue to stress the fact that flooding can affect most any property, even if you don't live directly along the Gulf Coast or in a high risk flood zone. |
We've got most of the power back on in most of the state. There are still some rural areas in the Delta without power. |