Katrina survivors face housing stress and mental strain in Iowa
Survivors in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City cope with scarce housing aid and red tape after Katrina. Many face depression and anxiety as they struggle to find stable homes and jobs, with FEMA and Section 8 delays complicating recovery.
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Levees’ strength questioned as Ernesto looms over New Orleans
Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Carl Strock said repairs to 220 miles of levee walls may still face unknowns if a major hurricane hits near New Orleans. Officials tracked Tropical Storm Ernesto while preparing contingency evacuations and showcasing new flood gates installed after Katrina.
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