FEMA Determined To Do The Wrong Thing

Published: August 14, 2007, 1:01 am

It's not bad enough that FEMA totally bungled the Hurricane Katrina and Rita disasters, and then put many of the survivors into life-threatening trailers reeking of formaldehyde. They now seem determined to make a mess of the recent flood disasters.A reasonable person would think that after their recent humiliating screw-ups, FEMA would want to redouble their efforts to help those in need and salvage what's left of their reputation. But I guess that's just wishful thinking on my part. They seem determined to continue screwing up.Two non-profit organizations, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRGLA) and ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), have filed suit against FEMA for denying disaster victims easy access to legal help.For the last 10 years, TRGLA has had access to FEMA disaster recovery centers. They don't approach anyone, but simply set up a booth and answer questions about legal rights for anyone who approaches them with an inquiry. But FEMA has decided to deny

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