[StBernard] Request for Information

Westley Annis westley at da-parish.com
Fri Jan 20 23:00:42 EST 2006



yea you could run a generator and in some cases fema will reimburse you for
the cost of it. but you will probably burn about 25 to 30 dollars of gas a
day


j gu


> ----- Original Message -----

>

> If there is anyone reading this that is an electrician or is with FEMA and

> can provide an explanation, I would be most appreciative.

>

> We have had a trailer in our driveway for over a month, and initially

drove

> down to sign the lease agreement only to be told that we could not have

the

> trailer until the sewerage and electricity was connected. Ironically,

> before we left, we stopped by that Sunday and found everything complete

> except that the contractors pole was not connected and there was no meter.

> After numerous follow-up calls we were informed that once the subdivsion

had

> electricity our problems would be solved. Well, last Saturday night

Corinne

> Drive/Avenue were well lit. I called Fleur and was advised that they are

> waiting to file for a permit once they get the "box" they need to

accomodate

> underground wiring. I asked if I could buy this "box" in Tennessee at an

> electrical supply house and was informed that all the boxes were used in

> Alabama, and that we have a backorder of 400, yet only 3 came in last

week.

>

> What is the name of this "magic box" and does anyone know where I can get

> one? Are there any alternatives short of having our house rewired and

then

> applying for a meter, or is that even an option?

>

> Quite frankly, I don't know who to believe any more from FEMA, Fleur,

etc.,

> so I am asking for information from someone in St. Bernard who would like

to

> have others move back.

>

> Any information would be of benefit.

>

> ___________________________

> John Richardson

>






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