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City Listener Helped Hugo Victims in Charleston
Bruce Smith reports on Charleston residents hit by Hugo turning to the city ombudsman for aid. Vaughn and a two-person staff fielded about 150 calls daily for relief, debris, and reassurance, connecting residents with counselors and city resources while FEMA assistance slowly waned five months after the storm.
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