Kathleen Rice: “In principle, I think something like that could certainly make sense.”

We all agree that we have to put more money into this program across the board.

Whether due to poor State, local, and Federal coordination, understaffing, or even a lack of political will, the elderly and people of color do not benefit from Federal disaster relief compared to other Americans.

How can we create or encourage a more holistic approach to disaster relief that improves intergovernmental coordination?

I have heard from Jewish and interfaith organizations that the present funding levels are clearly insufficient to meet the current needs.