FEMA to build temporary housing site for Joplin tornado survivors

http://www.kiowacountysignal.com/joplin-tornado/x438670769/FEMA-to-build-temporary-housing-site-for-Joplin-tornado-survivors

June 23rd |  A 50-acre tract of land south of the Joplin Regional Airport could soon be housing hundreds of families who lost their homes in the May 22 tornado.

The property, owned by the city of Joplin, would be developed into a large, temporary site for hundreds of Federal Emergency Management Agency manufactured housing units, currently staged at Camp Crowder in Neosho.

Twin projects on the property will be developed simultaneously and joined by a large playground area. One section of the project will host 152 mobile units, the other 196 units. Construction will be contracted through the Army Corps of Engineers, and although the timeline could vary, FEMA officials hope work could begin within a week. As of Tuesday morning 624 families had requested aid from FEMA in finding a place to live.


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Abby Attoun, guest columnist: Planning should be led by residents, businesses

June 25th,   http://www.joplinglobe.com/editorial/x1479022128/Abby-Attoun-guest-columnist-Planning-should-be-led-by-residents-businesses

Keeping in Touch with Joplin Recovery

http://www.aiakc.org/stay-up-to-date/news/keeping-in-touch-with-joplin-recovery/article/
Monday, June 6, 2011
AIA Kansas City continues to be part of the conversation about the rebuilding of Joplin, Missouri. I am grateful to Brandon Dake, the president of AIA Springfield, for his leadership in bringing architects to the table when Joplin city officials andFEMA officials are discussing the plan for rebuilding.   ...
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Recovery dollars flow into region

Analysts expect Joplin to see millions of dollars in insurance payouts.

12:00 AM, Jun. 5, 2011

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110605/NEWS01/106050360/Recovery-dollars-flow-into-region

Hundreds of millions of dollars -- perhaps billions -- in insurance checks will soon begin flowing into Joplin, likely sparking an economic boom for local businesses and surrounding towns.