BATON ROUGE, La. (February 15, 2008) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Louisiana hosted a two-day partnership meeting this week in Baton Rouge to discuss emergency preparedness and recovery issues, goals, objectives and policies among FEMA, the state and local governments.Participants came together to unify efforts and recognize strengths and weaknesses to maximize a successful recovery. The meeting served to break down communication barriers that may have impeded progress in the past and to generate a renewed sense of partnership among all leadership.More on FEMA and State Unify Efforts to Spur Along Recovery
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BATON ROUGE (Jan. 29, 2008) – The Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) has officially designated the Louisiana Family Recovery Corps as the lead organization on human recovery matters for the state, according to a new agreement to coordinate the state's recovery and transition residents from temporary FEMA housing sites to more sustainable housing. The LRA is seeking funding for additional case management and other needs to serve the families affected by this housing transition.More on LRA Designates Louisiana Family Recovery Corps as Coordinator of Human Recovery Needs for Louisiana
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BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Family Recovery Corps has suspended its Community-Based Household Establishment Funds, or HEF, program after the funds allocated for the program were fully expended and the nonprofit served more than 4,000 families, 74 percent more than originally expected.More on Recovery Corps Suspends Household Establishment Funds
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