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<br />TEMPORARY HOUSING <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Temporary housing bridges the gap between the time emergency shelters close and people <br />are able to find long-term housing. It is important to help keep that gap as short as <br />possible for as many people as possible. <br /> <br />After a flood, the first step is to help as many people as possible return to their homes <br />quickly. This means doing many of the things noted earlier - removing mud and debris <br />from streets, providing access, and restoring utility services. Red Cross and otheJ <br />voluntary agencies along with community efforts can help people get back into their <br />homes. <br /> <br />Vacant apartments, like hotel or motel rooms can serve as temporary housing for people <br />who cannot move quickly back into their flooded residences. Housing vouchers are <br />sometimes issued by HUD and Red Cross to help families pay the rent for this kind of <br />temporary housing. <br /> <br />Good temporary housing sites must be vacant, accessible, and safe. They must be <br />provided with utilities. If possible, they should be close to public services and the former <br />neighborhoods of those being housed. Available public land is often used giving public <br />control over reuse of the property when housing is removed. If private land is used, it <br />should be planned and zoned for housing. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />20 <br />