This is not NOLA in the middle of the Summer. A lot of places still don't even have power back. They going to bring in generators for the trailers for heat?

but an enclosed place is better than no place -- unless it's toxic like the NO's trailers.

And will be hooked up to the grid. They will probably set them up in "FEMA camps" like they did after Katrina, or possibly let homeowners set up on site while they rebuild. Neither solution is great, but options seem limited. They probably will be drafty, but people did live in them in the winter after Katrina - some for several years. I guess homeowners without electricity go to motels.

I am grateful Occupy is helping see the really needy aren't forgotten; also it is good that this FEMA is doing a bit better than the last one.


edit: typo

Every disaster is unique and has it's own challenges. Occupy is great because they are able to adapt and respond to things quicker than Red Cross and FEMA sometimes can. There are roles for each.

As for toxic trailers, the formaldehyde problem was from FEMA ordering so many trailers on short notice from manufacturers. I think they now have a stock on hand that have properly vented the fumes, although people will argue that. People are impatient for action, but it takes time to deliver the trailers, prepare sites for them, and identify needs/occupants. I think things are progressing well, overall.