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Government Recommends Building Up in New Orleans

NPR | By Jeff Brady
Published April 13, 2006 at 4:00 AM MDT
Nedra Alexis stands in front of her house with her son, Glenn. The family bought the place three years ago. Now they'll have to tear it down and rebuild to comply with FEMA guidelines that houses be built at least three feet off the ground.
Jeff Brady, NPR
Nedra Alexis stands in front of her house with her son, Glenn. The family bought the place three years ago. Now they'll have to tear it down and rebuild to comply with FEMA guidelines that houses be built at least three feet off the ground.

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