Rep. Jefferson seeks a legislative fix for FEMA evacuation reimbursement

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"From my discussions with FEMA officials it has become clear that because our region's evacuation was locally-mandated, reimbursement for evacuation costs will not be covered within individual assistance unless your home was damaged by Hurricane Gustav.

This stipulation is unacceptable and does not take the needs of our citizens in consideration. I am taking the necessary steps to draft legislation that would authorize FEMA to provide reimbursement for those that endure protracted evacuations due to federally declared disasters and lack of a city infrastructure necessary to handle citizens' return whether their homes were damaged or not."

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