Houston’s Jews Face a Long, Painful Recovery

ON THE LEVEL As water levels recede the extent of the devastation is becoming evident and residents of the 100000 homes that sustained damage are closely following discussions about the federal aid they will receive (Photo: Shutterstock)

T wo weeks after Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc along the Texas coast Houston which was hardest hit is still bogged down literally. As water levels recede the extent of the devastation is becoming evident and residents of the 100 000 homes that sustained damage are closely following discussions about the federal aid they will receive.

President Donald Trump has announced that he will ask Congress for $7.9 billion but that’s small change expected to cover less than ten percent of the costs of compensation and rebuilding. Using diplomatic wording Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has stated in no uncertain terms that he considers this a mere down payment pending a far more comprehensive aid package.

The president also announced that he will donate a million dollars of his own money joining many in the business community. A long list of food stores and manufacturers announced that they will be making their own large-scale contributions while other chains have announced that they will match donations dollar for dollar. Athletes actors and other celebrities have announced their own donations amid the general atmosphere of goodwill. For the past two weeks cable networks have given almost round-the-clock coverage helping to raise emergency funds for families with more pressing needs.