I was surprized to hear from Cal and local TV news that these important people were in Bermuda Beach to look over the damage from the storm. Bill Clinton was on the news asking for donations from private individuals for relief efforts. Somehow this just doesn't "chime" with me. This is one time that the government should be facilitating the process of rebuilding and restoration. Facilitation doesn't necessarily mean funding. Some people have asked me how much money we have received from FEMA. We did not apply even for the blue roof tarping. There are many many who need help and I think the resources should be there for them. Cal has told me that it takes hours and hours of standing in line to try to get a permit for building or an inspection date. Now there is where help is needed. Our son tells us that he has to use a land line phone to call about any of his insurance or housing questions, as he spends hours on hold and this wastes his cell minutes. Many people still need help and housing is in short supply. West end homes without water and power are renting for a small fortune to contractors and those working to restore some sense of the normal. Inch by inch, it is coming....
I'd better give credit to the Galveston Daily News/10/14/08 for the photo!
No comments:
Post a Comment