Watchdog watching FEMA, relief agencies post-Ike
By Jennifer Peebles | Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
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How well are disaster relief agencies and workers doing their jobs in your area? The Disaster Accountability Project, a watchdog group, wants to know. Via their blog, which we spotted through the Chron’s Tropical Weather blog, we see that DAP is on the cases of FEMA and other agencies about not having enough gas and generators available, cash supplies running low and other problems. You can call them toll-free at (866) 9-TIP-DAP and weigh in yourself.
And don’t forget this note at the end of their most recent blog post:
Restrictions on the press in the effected area continue. Media no fly zones are being enforced and access to Galveston is being denied. Restoring the Constitutional rights of a free press are essential within the disaster area.
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. And speaking of the Constitution, today is Constitution Day — signed on this day in 1787.
(Photo: Local volunteers stack ice at a FEMA distribution center on Sept. 15. Photo credit Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA.)
Texas Watchdog is also curious to hear what you have to say about how well local, state and federal officials are doing helping Houston after Hurricane Ike. Drop us a note in the comments below or shoot me a note at jennifer@texaswatchdog.org.
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