ID:

33

Date:

2004-06-28

Headline:

Federal emergency funds spend on sand, bike paths, flagpoles, etc.

Reporter's name:

Gilbert M. Gaul

Delay/denial:

No

Lawsuit:

No

Fees:

No

Media outlet:

The Washington Post

City:

Emerald Isle, Outer Banks of North Carolina

Summary:

Dozens of wealthy beach towns and coastal communities that sustained little damage from Hurricane Isabel in 2003 received millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded disaster relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, The Washington Post learned through a FOIA request. Some of the money paid for emergency workers' overtime, but it also funded sand, tennis court lights and bicycle path repairs.

Agencies:

FEMA

States:

NC

Categories:

hurricane Isabel