Release Number: 1604-MS-085
State and Federal officials announced today that more than 8,700 families, or approximately 26,000 individuals, have been housed in travel trailers as of October 19. Hundreds of evacuees have been assisted in finding other types of housing such as hotels, apartments and the Holiday Cruise Ship.
(COB Oct. 19)
- 8,706 families have moved into temporary manufactured housing provided by the government.
- Approximately 400 families are being placed in travel trailers or mobile homes daily.
- More than 400 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant mobile homes are available for those who express a need and qualify.
- Some manufactured homes are placed in emergency group sites identified by local officials and others are placed in commercial parks. Some are placed, if possible, on an individual's own property or other private property.
- More than 1,000 contractors are hauling travel trailers and hooking up utilities.
- More than 800 FEMA inspectors are checking damaged properties.
- 1,299 persons are living temporarily on the cruise ship Holiday.
- The cruise ship is currently docked in Mobile, Ala. but will be moving to a port at Pascagoula as soon as it is safe to do so.
- The cruise ship provides shuttle service to Mississippi and within Mobile for work, doctor's appointments and other transportation needs.
- 3 tent camps are in development for Pass Christian, Long Beach and D'Iberville.
To make emergency housing needs known, visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) or call the FEMA help line at 1-800-621 FEMA (3362). Those with speech or hearing impairments may call the TTY number at 1-800-462-7585.
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Updated: Sunday, 23-Oct-2005 14:42:55