Small business owners struggling after the storm hope visitors will return and bring some patience with them.
Recovery goes on long after the cameras have moved on.
FEMA will have enough for immediate emergency response, but the latest government funding bill didn’t include additional funding to help communities struggling from past disasters.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is likely to be in the red sometime next month.
The economic damage from Hurricane Ian could exceed $100 billion.
In California, homeowners in high wildfire-risk areas are finding insurance is harder to find, costs more and is worth less.
The rebuilding process is expected to take years and costs are in the billions.
In the aftermath of the Paradise wildfire, RVs and motels have become housing alternatives for displaced residents.
There's limited aid available for businesses displaced by November's devastating fire in Paradise.
It's not just cash donations that help after a disaster.
