Relief for our Coastline

I completely agree with this blog post about relief efforts on the coast. It is appalling to me to see the devastation that is still prevalent after Hurricane Ike, the debris and lack of resources that are available to the citizens of the devastated area is not acceptable. You are absolutely right that now is the time for Rick Perry to sponsor a permanent relief program and also ensure that the Texas Department of Insurance is regulating the Insurance Companies on the payment of claims.

I am not sure which one is more appalling, the fact that these people are still living in FEMA trailers months after the event or that they are getting $8,000 for their hurricane ravaged homes that were insured for much more. The Insurance companies play upon their policy holders and the lack of their understanding of insurance laws and requirements so they can get away underpayments of claims, delayed payments and sometimes even denying the claim.

Disaster relief needs an overhaul on a state and national level, until these issues get reformed; citizens living on the coast will continue to be at risk of not having adequate resources when disaster strikes.