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FEMA,
state, contractors to cooperate after disasters
ORLANDO — In the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew a decade ago, South
Florida businesses and homeowners found that trying to rebuild could be
nearly as painful as the initial devastation. Contractors were beset by
shortages of materials and skilled laborers. Those from out of state had
licensing problems, and were unfamiliar with the state's building codes.
7/27/02
Gate
open to growth, critics say
As the state agency given oversight of local growth planning decreases in
staff and budget, huge developments take root far from city centers.
Audit:
Shelter upgrade won't make deadline
The state won't erase its shortage of hurricane shelter space in time
to meet legislature-imposed deadlines, an auditor's report says, but
state and local emergency managers say they're satisfied they can
handle all but the most catastrophic storm...
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