FEMA denies more funds to Texas...

[clarice]

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/12/18921111-fema-denies-more-aid-to-texas-town-devastated-by-fertilizer-plant-explosion?lite

[riverbendviewgal]

1. my conservative roomate said the state should be responsible

and I agree.

[clarice]

2. IMHO... a disaster is a disaster is........nt

[riverbendviewgal]

3. I disagree with you

The company is responsible and should have carried insurance to cover these accidents...and the town , county (district) and state are the next in line to assist.


FEMA is assisting individuals. and 75 percent of the clean up.

A disaster is weather caused or war/terror caused. This is negligence . The company chose to not be inspected and keep up its standards. The state chose to not have regulations for the company to comply with.

The state also does not like Federal government interfering. Remember less /small Federal government is what Texas wants.
The can not have it both ways.


I watched CNN this morning and there was NO mention of the company's responsibility or liability.

[clarice]

4. As to FEMA, we will have to agree to disagree.

As to the little remark about Texas

"The state also does not like Federal government interfering. Remember less /small Federal government is what Texas wants. "

Maybe that's why so many people and companies are relocating here.

[SoCalDem]

13. half right

companies who want to be "free of regulations" and who like "low wages & right-to-fire" are going there.. and then there's the no-taxes thing.. Taxes pay for this sort of thing.

States who go off willy-nilly , bragging about their lack of regulation, should reap what they sow.. and perhaps should be setting up disaster funds for situations like this.

[clarice]

14. low housing costs, low food costs,

good schools,
multi cultural communities,.
low un-employment rate,
incentives for minority owned businesses
great artistic communities
great live music environment
handsome cowboys
great restaurants
thriving micro-brewery business
cool winters

Have you ever been here Cali? Didn't think so.

[SoCalDem]

16. Yup.. I've been there.. costs have to be low.. low wages

My son moved there and as soon as he could, he skedaddled back to Seattle

[clarice]

19. Low wages? That is absurd. PS...

not eveyone has what it takes to stay in Texas.

[SoCalDem]

23. They took a new-born Texan back with them, so something good came of their adventure

Our first and only grandchild

[clarice]

26. OMG...how CUTE !!! I want to eat that baby up !!! congrats. I know you're proud.

[madinmaryland]

35. Off subject, but do you have a link to the exchange in your sig line?

That was a classic!!

[SoCalDem]

36. I don't think I still have it.. It was a very long time ago

I could not resist capturing that snippet

[CokeMachine]

18. You forgot a couple.

Friendly people
Family Orientated
Gorgeous Cowgirls
Dallas Cowboys and Cowgirls
Wide open spaces
etc.

Spent a lot of time in DFW on projects for a couple of years and loved it. The only problem was trying to figure out where to buy beer on Sunday.

Did I mention: Gorgeous Cowgirls!!!

[clarice]

20. I'll take that as a compliment cowboy........

True, Texas IS known for it's beautiful women.

[CokeMachine]

37. You can take that as a compliment and double it for a total of two.

I love your posts!! Have a great day!!

[clarice]

40. wooooo hoooo ! ride 'em cowboy. nt

[geek tragedy]

24. And you can kill anyone on sight if they steal from you. nt

[clarice]

27. Oh shoot... I forgot that one....thanks geek. nt

[geek tragedy]

28. it's a unique Texas tradition. nt

[clarice]

31. No place but Texas.....yeeee hawwwww nt

[loyalsister]

6. NO mention of the company's responsibility or liability

I saw that on MSNBC can't remember which show. Two republicans were saying the feds should pony up. No one mentioned the responsibility of the company. That should make for a huge class action suite.

[clarice]

8. I agree that the company should shoulder the responsibility..

I was thinking more of those poor people affected by the disaster.

[datasuspect]

5. god will provide

they need to put it in the hands of the Lord.

[clarice]

7. which God are you referring to? There are many..

Jehovah ?
Shiva ?
Allah ?
Dambalah the snake God of Haiti ?
Zeus ?

BTW...nice thinly veiled sarcasm...very progressive thinking.

[riverbendviewgal]

10. The lord of Texas

the official one.

[clarice]

12. I am the official Lordess of Texas. nt

[meow2u3]

15. The Almighty Dollar - the Official Lord of Texas

[clarice]

17. And what do YOU use to barter for goods? Keebler elf cookies?nt

[datasuspect]

11. The Lord God Almighty

The Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Have you given yourself unto him?

[riverbendviewgal]

9. Yes, that is Texan way

the Lord will provide...and will do what is best .

[DreamGypsy]

21. FEMA denies disaster funds for West, Texas. Is that unusual?

From the Christian Science Monitor article FEMA denies disaster funds for West, Texas. Is that unusual?:

FEMA said the agency and the US Small Business Administration have approved more than $7 million in aid and low-interest loans to West residents impacted by the blast, which killed 15 people. FEMA also is paying 75 percent of the costs of debris removal and will reimburse the state and the municipality for the initial emergency response.

While the ruling means that residents won’t get as much assistance as is typically given to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters, it isn’t unprecedented. FEMA has turned down that level of assistance for emergencies not stemming from natural disasters before, such as in 2010 when officials denied a request for millions in aid after a gas pipeline explosion in northern California.

Lots of information about the FEMA procedures for disaster assistence is available.

The FEMA disaster declaration for West TX is here Texas Explosion.

What is a Declaration?

Based on the Governor's request, the President may declare that a major disaster or emergency exists, thus activating an array of Federal programs to assist in the response and recovery effort. Not all programs, however, are activated for every disaster. The determination of which programs are activated is based on the needs found during damage assessment and any subsequent information that may be discovered.

Some declarations will provide only individual assistance or only public assistance. Hazard mitigation opportunities are assessed in most situations.

News Releases
June 7, 2013
FEMA Working With Plant Explosion Survivors to Identify Unmet Needs
June 4, 2013
FEMA Registration Deadline Two Weeks Away for West, Texas Plant Explosion Survivors
May 30, 2013
WEST, TEXAS FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $5 MILLION
May 20, 2013
CONTACT FEMA WITH INSURANCE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTATION
May 5, 2013
FEMA TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE LAUNCHED IN WEST, TEXAS
May 4, 2013
FEMA TEAMS BLANKET WEST, TEXAS NEIGHBORHOODS
May 3, 2013
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS SATURDAY IN WEST, TEXAS
May 2, 2013
TEXANS URGED TO REGISTER FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
May 1, 2013
President Expands Emergency Declaration for Texas to Include Assistance to Individuals
April 19, 2013
President Declares Emergency for Texas
April 19, 2013
Federal Aid Programs for Emergency Declaration for Texas

The earliest release states:

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s emergency declaration issued for Texas.

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

FEMA is authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas.

Specifically, FEMA is authorized to provide emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program at 75 percent Federal funding. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)

How to Apply for Assistance:

Application procedures for commonwealth, tribal and local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by officials. Approved projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.

FEMA’s mission is to support our first responders and ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

About Public Assistance

The Federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The grantee (usually the State) determines how the non-Federal share (up to 25%) is split with the subgrantees (eligible applicants).

Yes, the game of politics is being played with the West disaster. Rick Perry is doing the playing.

[riverbendviewgal]

22. good gathering of info

I agree with you Gov. Perry is playing politics..

[geek tragedy]

25. Let the company pay for it all. No federal bailout for them.

Also, if Texans are so fucking proud of Rick Perry's Texas Miracle they should be more than willing to pick up the tab for the inevitable death and destruction that result from a lack of government safety functions.

[clarice]

29. LOL...very progressive thinking.nt

[geek tragedy]

30. As opposed to doing things on the cheap and then asking

for other people to bail you out?

[clarice]

32. Nice one....BTW...if you ever decide to get a job...you're more than welcome here.

as you have figured out by now, my retorts are sharper than
a mamba's fang. Now , Go away , or I will taunt you for a second time.

[geek tragedy]

33. Retorts almost as sharp as safety scissors, madame.

I have the privilege of not only having a job, but living in a state where the state policy isn't to let poor people die of malnutrition or preventable disease.

The education officials in my state don't believe Jesus rode a dinosaur.

The officials in my state believe scientists over oil lobbyists.

And, folks in my state value human life over that of money. In my state, if someone snatches your purse or wallet and is running away, it's actually illegal to shoot them in the back. Unlike Texas, where killing an unarmed thief in the process of fleeing is specifically allowed and encouraged by the legislature.

Though, in terms of elected officials, I must admit that the Texas All-Star team of Louie Gohmert, Rick Perry, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are quite an entertaining bunch. You must be so proud.

[clarice]

34. What kind of ice cream do you sell ? nt ps You are dismissed.

[riverbendviewgal]

38. Is not NT mean nice thread - referring to the OP that is created.

are you not, Clarice, praising your own OP?

Please correct me if I am wrong.

[clarice]

39. Nt means - no text - meaning that I didn't type anything in the message box. nt