[StBernard] St. Bernard Parish Council disagrees with FEMA's elevation advisories

[Westley Annis]

SLM,
 
The council has not adopted the ABFE because we have been fighting for an
exemption- if the exemption is not granted we will not keep assistance from
coming to the parish.  If you take some time to study what the rationale was
by FEMA you will see that this is a poor decision by FEMA and a poor
decision by the LRA, but they have been way off throughout this whole thing-
hard working individuals, but the plan leaves a lot to be desired.  Many
people will not get what they think they are going to get.
 
There is nothing sinister about the delay in the adoption, just trying to
get the decision makers to understand the impact of a one size fits all
ruling.
 
God Bless,
Craig
 
-----Original Message-----

Fact:  IF THE COUNCIL DOES NOT ADOPT THE FEMA ADVISORY WE WILL NOT BE
ELIGIBLE LRA FUNDS. (amongst other things like ICC money for elevation)

I agree that FEMA may change it's recommendations in 12-18 months, but that
is not the point.  We must adopt this recommendation to get "our" money.
Like it or not, that is how the game is being played.  Do you think they are
going to change the rules for us?   I am well aware it will be at least 3
more months before we see any money, but if the council doesn't adopt the
advisory we will NEVER see the money * that is the point.  So yes, accepting
the guidelines does mean squat * it means the only hope some people have of
starting their life over.  Whether it be a grant to rebuild/repair or a
buy-out * thousands of people are counting on this money.

I question the reason the council has not adopted the guidelines. 

SLM