Hello!
Congressman Taylor visited yesterday. (We made the local news!) He shared his Katrina story, and he explained that he lost his home in the storm. He spoke about the first responders heroic efforts to save Mississippi residents and provide suffering residents with food, water, and basic medical care. These stories illustrate true heroism and the amazing resiliency of the human spirit! The Congressman explained that he is currently fighting for comprehensive fire, flood, and wind insurance coverage. He encouraged everyone to write to their state senators and demand fair insurance reimbursement. (Background: So many Pearlington residents’ insurance claims were denied because private insurance companies joined together and decided to blame all Katrina damage on food damage not hurricane wind damage. Then, private insurance companies escaped their obligation to fairly reimburse families. Private insurance companies do not provide flood coverage, so Katrina victims were suffering two extreme traumas – loosing their homes and being denied private insurance coverage.) The Congressman stated that affordable, comprehensive insurance coverage is essential for successfully rebuilding Mississippi. The nursing and SP2 students are constantly finding that we cannot significantly improve self care behaviors without first addressing resident basic need for shelter. Comprehensive psychosocial nursing care includes assessing the patients’ environments and then collaborating to meet their needs. Many residents are reporting that housing is the most urgent need among Pearlington residents. I now have a much better understanding of the relationship between housing and physical and mental health.
Have a happy day!
Alexis
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