FEMA Asks Gulf States to Help Develop Alternative Housing Pilot for Disaster Victims
The Alternative Housing Pilot Program is intended to address ongoing housing challenges created by the 2005 hurricane season in the states of the Gulf Coast region, specifically Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This grant guidance is designed to encourage innovation and creativity, as well as, develop alternative housing that can be produced, transported and installed in a timely manner and in appropriate quantities, that are adaptable to a variety of site conditions, and that will facilitate sustainable and permanent housing.
The states eligible to compete for the $400 million are Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The Alternative Housing Pilot program is an opportunity for the states, the housing industry, and other organizations to help FEMA and Congress explore new ideas for providing post-disaster housing to people in need.
"This Gulf Coast pilot will have national applicability, as it will help FEMA consider new ways to house people quickly and efficiently for future disasters," said FEMA Director David Paulison. (Read More)
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Last Modified: Friday, 20-Oct-2006 16:44:58 EDT