Rashida Tlaib on FEMA Assistance for Flooded Basements and the Fix Our Flooded Basements Act

Devastating Floods in Southeast Michigan

• 💧 Disastrous and horrific floods are devastating residents in southeast Michigan and across the nation.
• ⚠️ The dangers persist after the flooding ends, with many families denied FEMA assistance due to current rules.

Inadequate FEMA Policies

• 🏠 Current FEMA rules and policies often do not cover repairs and reconstruction for basements, where floods cause the most destruction.
• 💸 Without federal assistance, families are forced to live in unsafe conditions with serious health risks like mold and mildew.
• 👵 A 90-year-old resident experienced no hot water, a broken furnace, and toxic mold in her basement after a flood.
• 📉 Many affected individuals, including seniors on fixed incomes, cannot afford the thousands of dollars needed for basement repairs.

The Fix Our Flooded Basements Act

• 💡 The Fix Our Flooded Basements Act is introduced to ensure federal disaster assistance covers basement repair costs.
• ✅ This legislative change aims to help residents and constituents rebuild their lives in safe homes after flood disasters.