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...Cabot House works to recover from an unexpected flood last Friday, some student residents say that what was initially a weak response from the College has improved to offer affected students more extensive support...
...flood, in the south end of Cabot’s Briggs Hall, began at about 3:15 on Friday morning, when the plumbing on a toilet in room C-43 broke away from the water pipe on the wall. Although students called authorities, including House Master Jay Harris and Building Manager Gene Ketelhohn, shortly after the incident, recovery efforts by the HUPD and emergency construction crews did not begin until 30 minutes after the initial call, students said...
Responding to student complaints, the College offered any students affected by the flood the option to move into temporary housing throughout the Quad...
...blame for the Katrina tragedy lies with the people who chose to live in the devastated region. The idea of living below sea level in a hurricane-prone area is insane. The Federal Government should eliminate the National Flood Insurance Program, which encourages construction in flood-prone areas. People shouldn't build fragile houses in tornado alleys, homes on hillsides that are vulnerable to mud slides, or cities in earthquake zones. People should make better choices. I hope, against all probability, that New Orleans is not rebuilt. It would be a waste of lives, resources, effort and money. Walter Jeffries...
Still, Cabot House residents said they are determined not to let the flood ruin this year. Others on campus have opened their homes to those in need...