Now we are starting to hear gripes about FEMA's slow action. [View All]

[madfloridian]

Slow FEMA process frustrates many.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041005/NEWS/410050391

Not enough workers, supplies to cover roofs lost in storms.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041009/NEWS/410090325

Donor to replace couple's home. 8 weeks of empty promises from FEMA.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041009/NEWS/410090368
"In the weeks since the Aug. 13 storm, the Wickmans have had their hopes rise and fall repeatedly as FEMA personnel have provided conflicting information about their application for assistance."

Lakeland Hurricane victims needed city communication.
http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041009/NEWS/410090349/1037/EDIT
"Some serious changes need to be made in communication efforts to inform the public regarding what really is going on.

The consensus in my neighborhood is not having yard debris pickup may be forgotten. However, tossing and turning in the humid and most uncomfortable temperatures every night, trying to get some sleep with no air conditioning for several weeks, will make a lasting impression at election time -- especially when there is not sufficient explanation."

AND my own comment about communication:
Our local radios only gave real coverage on Sunday when Jeanne was passing through. I never listen locally as I detest Rush Limbaugh and Hannity, and the "doctors" who give all the advice. However, during the storm and the powerless days thereafter, I thought they would tell us where to find ice, what stores had food, what restaurants had power. And especially talk more to the power companies. They did none of that except for 7 hours on Sunday. All of our main radio is owned by this company.
Hall Communications
http://www.vermontguides.com/2004/03-mar/hallcomm.html

Hall stations
http://www.hallradio.com/

I know nothing about this station, and it did have 1 hour more than the others. However, it is faint in reception.
WWAB
WWAB
1330 kHz
ID: Lakeland
Format: Urban Contemporary, Gospel
Slogan: "Lucky 13"
Owner: Radio Station WWAB, Inc.
Facilities: 1,000 watts day / 118 watts night