Nate edges New Orleans flood fight with aging pumps
Tropical Storm Nate raised fears that the city’s aging drainage system could fail. Officials acknowledge improvements since August but warn heavy rain or surge could still flood. The Sewerage and Water Board faces calls to cut autonomy, boost staffing, and restore public trust while testing capacity ahead of the hurricane season.
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Virgin Islands Disasters Highlight overlooked relief effort
The U S Virgin Islands faced Irma and Maria with power and Internet outages, sparking criticism that national disaster relief centers on Puerto Rico. Officials note slow federal response and low morale, while local leaders stress forgotten concerns of a predominantly Black territory with nonvoting presidential representation.
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Puerto Rico aid delay exposes slow EMAC response
After Maria, Puerto Rico faced lengthy waits for interstate aid as states lagged in dispatching personnel and equipment through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Virginia and others sent limited help while Texas and Florida moved faster after Harvey and Irma, prompting questions over timing, reimbursements, and Puerto Rico’s formal requests.
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FEMA restates Puerto Rico water and power access figures
FEMA republished an online tally showing about 56 percent of Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority customers had potable water and just over 9 percent had electricity after the hurricane. The data, previously removed, will remain on the Hurricane Maria site with officials denying any effort to alter public information.
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