Robert Latham
Robert Latham
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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.
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In order for the recovery process to move ahead, public comment on these projects is necessary.
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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.
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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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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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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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as of now, landfall would be west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line in Jackson County.
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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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Remember, federal and state assistance is different from that of the voluntary agencies. Even if you have received help from those agencies, you also need to apply for federal and state assistance.
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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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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.
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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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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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These centers provide easy access to information and multiple resources for those working their way through the recovery process.