Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Tropical Storms News and Updates

Archive for January, 2010

Times-Picayune archiveFEMA workers Megan Webbeking, left, and Rachel Rodi distribute formaldehyde information in the Ironton community in Plaquemines Parish in July 2007 as part of a statewide effort by FEMA to inform residents about formaldehyde in the trailers. The trailer...
The long dispute between St. Tammany Parish and FEMA over the post-Hurricane Katrina cleaning of three miles of Coin du Lestin canals, in the Bayou Liberty area, will move to arbitration Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Parish President Kevin Davis and...
Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret won approval Thursday for his bid to use $80 million in hurricane recovery money to compete for business projects -- but only after legislative oversight was added to the spending. Ellis Lucia/The Times-Picayune archiveEconomic Development...
Residents demand high-quality materials, attention to effects of vibration
Three public hearings planned

New Orleans breaking ground on Lakeview library today

One of 5 libraries to be rebuilt with FEMA money

Corps of Engineers meeting tonight in Kenner on contaminated levee

Debris from 2000-1 job exceeds federal standards
Ground could be broken as early as August, LSU spokesman says

New Orleans woman, real estate agent sentenced in Road Home scam

Couple posed as relatives of applicants, got closing agent to wire them the money
Arbitration panel ruling victory for state officials