Mississippi Coast's 20-Year Struggle to Rebuild Post-Katrina
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi town of Biloxi is still waiting on FEMA funding to complete essential rebuilding projects, including stormwater upgrades and pier reconstruction, facing ongoing delays and funding disputes. Despite federal assistance, the city has not received the full $34 million owed for past projects, and FEMA's response has been criticized as slow and bureaucratic. The situation highlights broader challenges in disaster recovery efforts and FEMA's ongoing reforms.
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