[texgal]

I know, at first I was apalled at the amount but after I heard more about this from friends who are woking at the Astrodome in Houston, I realized it probably would work out. There's a real problem with theft among the evacuees. You can't leave your cot or clothes unguarded or they will be stolen. The cards have names on them and the names must match the wristband the evacuees were issued when they were processed in.

Evacuees will be given time to go through the process of application and approvalfor other houseing. This amount will be deducted from any future FEMA funds they have coming. The cards are similar to food stamps and cannot be used for alchol or tobacco products.

The people here in Houston think that the shelters will be almost empty by the end of next week.

[AmericanDave]

Well, It's been a shock but, sounds like it is a good idea to get them a start. Just so long as the people who Evacuated get the same help!

[conservativehusker]

.. This amount will be deducted from any future FEMA funds they have coming....

This makes more sense to me..it's not "free" money then...it is controlled..

This is what a regular insurance company would do with one of it's insured during a house fire...

[Mo1]

Thank you for that info

Seems the press is failing to report on the whole story

[conservativehusker]

We keep having reports that folks are coming our way to Nebraska but they somebody must tell them what snow is...LOL

[Sleeping Freeper]

"The cards have names on them and the names must match the wristband the evacuees were issued when they were processed in."

Sounds like a good start. How easy would it be to forge a wristband? I have a feeling that a wristband shop will open up soon near the astrodome.

I have no problem with the concept, but just hope the funds go to those who are really in need - and realize that most will.

[Angelas]

"There's a real problem with theft among the evacuees. You can't leave your cot or clothes unguarded or they will be stolen."

This is scary. I wonder if they did any background criminal checks on some of these people. They found guns and knives abandoned on the buses when they arrived in Houston. Are these the same criminals that raped and killed in NO?