For example, take the two largest Hurricane Maria federal contracts awarded so far: the $ 122 million deal to
feed hurricane survivors and the $ 118 million deal to send 80 million liters of bottled water to Puerto Rico.
«We will expand the capacity of health workers and emergency responders to identify and
treat hurricane survivors with mental health needs and connect them to services, as well as support health workers» own needs,» said Americares Vice President of Emergency Programs Kate Dischino.
Hurricane survivors receive food and water being given out by volunteers and municipal police as they deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on September 28, 2017 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Many hurricane survivors continue to experience mental - health problems related to the storm, whether or not they returned to New Orleans, say researchers tracking Katrina's psychological aftermath.
Countless Texas schools are raising funds, gathering food and supplies, and volunteering to
assist hurricane survivors and their ravaged cities — proving once again how our schools serve as pillars of leadership, community and charity.
Jayden Foytlin, a 14 - year -
old hurricane survivor, is suing the government over climate change in one of the most surprising environmental lawsuits of our time.
Now that Congress has authorized funding for behavioral health treatment and crisis counseling
for hurricane survivors, federal agencies must provide technical assistance to grantees.
For instance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the biggest contract so far — a $ 122 million deal to
feed hurricane survivors — to a Maryland - based company without contacting any other vendors.
Visiting a devastated Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, he infamously tossed out paper towels to
hurricane survivors.
Gertrude receives comforting words from Red Cross Volunteer Deborah, also
a hurricane survivor who's house was completely destroyed by Irma.
I am inspired and moved by incoming news of the numerous school districts around the state that are providing substantial support to
hurricane survivors.
Many are
hurricane survivors, and my foster Bowie, who came from Animal League America's North Country Initiative in Warren County, N.Y., was adopted on the spot, as was foster and Irma survivor Stardusty.
But after Harvey, the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order to temporarily allow out - of - state lawyers to provide pro bono assistance to
hurricane survivors.