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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 2017

Page

5

Irma's Toll, Florida Faces Massive Power Loss and Cranes Down

As Irma battered Florida, water flooded streets from Miami to Tampa and cranes collapsed in downtown Miami. Crews planned house to house checks for survivors while a relief airlift prepared to deliver aid to the keys. President Trump approved a Florida disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance.

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Feds and Texas outline options for homeless Harvey students

The Houston shelter situation leaves 5 year old Michael Hilburn starting kindergarten near a shelter as federal law requires immediate enrollment for homeless students. Texas Third Choice allows enrollment in any district, while transportation remains debated. Houston ISD prepares to open with about 7,000 homeless students identified among roughly 216,000.

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FEMA shifts disaster housing to hotels as last resort

FEMA plans to use hotels and apartments for temporary housing after Harvey Irma while trailers number 1700 and are treated as a final option. The agency aims to move displaced people quickly back into homes or close to them, funding rapid repairs and rent rather than relying on a large supply of mobile homes.

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Irma Sends Powerful Waves Flooding Havana Coast

Irma's waves and storm surge battered Havana's Malecon and coastal areas as the hurricane moved away. Floodwaters lingered and damaged homes, hotels, and the U S Embassy while rescue teams and residents faced toppled trees, downed lines, and collapsed buildings. No immediate Cuban fatalities were reported.

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