FEMA – Legal Service
January 30, 2011 by webmaster · Leave a Comment
As you might guess, the services of lawyers are in very high demand in the aftermath of nearly every natural disaster. People with damaged homes have questions about their insurance policies. Landlords and tenants want to know their rights when their properties become uninhabitable due to failures in water and gas lines. And sadly, scam artists prey on disaster victims who then seek out consumer protection advice in attempts to escape from unconscionable contract provisions.
Elderly Shelters
January 30, 2011 by webmaster · Leave a Comment
Taken from the The Yomiuri Shimbun, this article illustrates the state of relocation shelters for the elderly and special needs communities in Japan:
Only 30 percent of municipalities around the country have designated facilities as shelters for the elderly and handicapped during natural disasters, according to a survey conducted by the Institute for Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness. Read more
