Chinese Drywall Used in NOLA Homes Rebuilt By Charities After Katrina
NOLA Homes Rebuilt by Nonprofits Contain Chinese Drywall. Many of the homes rebuilt by nonprofits in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina contain Chinese drywall. According to a report on HeraldTribune.com, Habitat for Humanity used and distributed Chinese drywall made by Taishan Gypsum Co., that went into 600 Katrina homes. … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Used in NOLA Homes Rebuilt By Charities After Katrina
TimberSIL Wood Product Tied to Allegations of Rot, Wear, Inability to Hold Paint
Wood products used appears to be falling apart Although efforts were made to re-build homes in Katrina-stricken New Orleans, some wood products used appears to be falling apart. Specifically involved are some of the 100 homes built by actor, Brad Pitt’s, Make it Right Foundation. The foundation claims some of the wood product … [Read more...] about TimberSIL Wood Product Tied to Allegations of Rot, Wear, Inability to Hold Paint
Government Must Pay for Flooding Damage Caused by Hurricane Katrina, Judge Rules
On Friday, a New Orleans judge ruled that the federal government is liable for flooding damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The New York Times reports that Judge Susan G. Braden of the Untied States Court of Federal Claims in Washington honed in on a canal known as the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MR-GO) in her decision. The … [Read more...] about Government Must Pay for Flooding Damage Caused by Hurricane Katrina, Judge Rules
New Orleans Mayor Wants FEMA Trailers Gone
Move To Safer Housing, Mayor Urges Residents To Leave FEMA Trailers. Citing health concerns, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says its time for city residents living in toxic trailers distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to move to safer housing. Nearly 5,700 trailers remain in New Orleans, most on the private … [Read more...] about New Orleans Mayor Wants FEMA Trailers Gone
