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Quake relief agencies misjudge needs in Northridge
Disaster relief agencies scrambled to set up tent cities and open more aid centers as aftershocks rattled Los Angeles and thousands waited for housing vouchers, appointments, and water. FEMA officials faced criticism over long lines and bus transfers while victims struggled to reach toll free numbers and assess damage for emergency aid. Don Keith compared his experience to being bounced like a tennis ball.
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Los Angeles
James Lee Witt
Federal Emergency Management Agency
San Fernando Valley
FEMA
Northridge
George Kurbikoff
Granada Hills
Winnetka Recreation Center
Don Keith
Sylmar