Govt will reimburse Ike recovery costs: Bush
President George W Bush visited his storm-devastated home state to take an overview of the situation as authorities rushed to help millions of people left without essential supplies after Hurricane Ike.
By PTI |
HOUSTON: President George W Bush visited his storm-devastated home state to take an overview of the situation as authorities rushed to help millions of people left without essential supplies after Hurricane Ike.
Praising local officials for sound evacuation and recovery plans, Bush assured displaced residents that their temporary housing costs will be reimbursed.
"(We) have decided to pay 100 per cent with no state match for debris removal as well as the emergency preparedness that the state and local governments have put in place and executed," Bush said during his visit on Tuesday.
"We've got a plan for the next 30 days," he said adding, officials would monitor the situation regarding reimbursements. The housing would be in the form of apartments, hotels, trailers and extended-stay lodges, he said.
Expressing concern over the damages caused to the oil refineries Bush said, "what we want to do is let those oil companies get back in, look at the refineries and see how long it's going to take to get back up and running again."
As he prepared to tour Galveston, Bush said, "(It's) a tough situation on the coast ... but I know with proper help from the federal government and the state government, there will be a better tomorrow."
Along with Bush, Michael Leavitt, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services and Dave Paulison, administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency also met Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas and Texas Governor Rick Perry. The President later took an aerial tour of the area.
Praising local officials for sound evacuation and recovery plans, Bush assured displaced residents that their temporary housing costs will be reimbursed.
"(We) have decided to pay 100 per cent with no state match for debris removal as well as the emergency preparedness that the state and local governments have put in place and executed," Bush said during his visit on Tuesday.
"We've got a plan for the next 30 days," he said adding, officials would monitor the situation regarding reimbursements. The housing would be in the form of apartments, hotels, trailers and extended-stay lodges, he said.
Expressing concern over the damages caused to the oil refineries Bush said, "what we want to do is let those oil companies get back in, look at the refineries and see how long it's going to take to get back up and running again."
As he prepared to tour Galveston, Bush said, "(It's) a tough situation on the coast ... but I know with proper help from the federal government and the state government, there will be a better tomorrow."
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Along with Bush, Michael Leavitt, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services and Dave Paulison, administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency also met Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas and Texas Governor Rick Perry. The President later took an aerial tour of the area.
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