09-19-2021, 05:12 PM
I would imagine that part of the 'deal' with the Feds as to how to spend the HUD and FEMA monies is how to avoid this widespread disaster from happening again. To that end the buyout program is an attempt to take property out of the public's hands. Not restoring roads and not restoring water are other mechanisms to stymie any rebuilding now or potential building in the future.