FEMA in Kansas: Much better this time

Granted the scale of the Greendburg, Kansas tornado is drastically smaller than what happened to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans two years ago after Hurriance Katrina hit, but FEMA--which matches my perception of what I observed in July--has their act together this time.

From AP:

Four months after a twister practically obliterated the town, killing 10 people and leaving hundreds homeless, many folks have nothing but good things to say about the federal agency that was lambasted as inept and clueless following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

"It was important they were here so quick," said City Manager Steve Hewitt.

Eager to improve its image and apply the lessons of Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency moved fast after the May 4 tornado, sending 300 workers and as many mobile homes to the town of 1,500.

FEMA also announced it would cover 100 percent of the town's cleanup costs -- a concession made after the storm robbed Greensburg of nearly all of its tax-generating businesses and homes. The agency usually covers only 75 percent, with state and local governments making up the rest. FEMA is paying for 90 percent of the Katrina cleanup.

Oh, I haven't forgotten about my Kansas Kronikles series, more posts are coming.

Here are my Greensburg posts:

My Kansas Kronikles: Greensburg, the fall and rise, part one
My Kansas Kronikles: Greensburg, the fall and rise, part two
My Kansas Kronikles: Greensburg, the fall and rise, part three
My Kansas Kronikles: Greensburg, the fall and rise, part four
My Kansas Kronikles: Greensburg, the fall and rise, part five
My Kansas Kronikles: Greensburg, the fall and rise, part six

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