Robert Latham
Robert Latham
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These centers provide easy access to information and multiple resources for those working their way through the recovery process.
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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.
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Even though they are in the midst of cleaning up from the largest natural disaster to hit this country and they feel like they have nothing left to lose, they are alive.
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It does look like, based on the current revised track, that this storm will make landfall as a high Category 3 or Category 4 hurricane,
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It is critical for families to take advantage of the extended deadline and apply now. This is our final effort to reach out to anyone who still hasn't applied for assistance.
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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.
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If any family has suffered losses or damages as a result of Hurricane Katrina and has not registered for assistance yet, I urge them to call and register before the March 11 deadline and learn what types of assistance they may be eligible for.
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I don't know that I have a good solution to the problem. Now we have another challenge in public education: It's not about wind speed, it's about storm surge. I have some bold ideas but I'm not going to come and say this is what we're going to do. There's a certain percentage of the population that aren't going to leave, I don't care what.
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Many homeowners in Mississippi neglect to purchase flood insurance. What many do not realize is that all residents of our state live in a flood zone. The only difference is whether you live in a low, moderate or high risk area.
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Mississippi taxpayers who were so generous to Hurricane Katrina victims now may receive some help through the Gulf Opportunity tax law changes made to encourage rebuilding and economic recovery.
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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.
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It's very difficult for people to think about right now, but they have to. Those people who are in temporary housing are much more vulnerable than they were before Katrina.
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We won't be satisfied that our job is done until every family is taken care of.
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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.