Rebuilding After A Hurricane: Why Does It Take So Long?

KAYA LATERMAN, NY Times:
Fri, 10/26/2018 - 8:53am

It’s not just the repairs, it’s navigating a ‘patchwork’ storm recovery system, applying for federal money and finding a reliable contractor.

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