Katrina Reconstruction
Another goal of the Task Force is to develop a template by which other cities and organizations can select and carry out reconstruction projects. Through our efforts and using this web site as a conduit, we hope to inspire others to reach out to the citizens of the Gulf Coast Region. While searching for projects for Central Pennsylvania's Katrina Reconstruction Task Force, we found many areas that require help, but we are limited by time and resources to serve just a few areas at a time. We need your help! We've assembled a list of worthwhile projects below and are ready to connect interested parties with the appropriate local leadership. Please contact us at krtf@statecollege.com to learn how you can help.
THIS WOULD PRIMARILY BE PUBLIC, MULTI-USE FACILITIES.
Why were these projects selected?
Reconstruction Projects Selection Criteria:
- Most critical needs
- Most strategic, public & multi-use needs
- Most unlikely to be covered by insurance
- Most unlikely to receive any or full federal or state assistance
- Most likely to be overlooked by private funding (ie. rural areas/small towns)
- Most able, organized and cooperative local officials and leaders
Preliminary List of Projects Identified: (See photos & details)
Project One
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Police Station Bayou La Batre, Al. Remodel newly purchased building to replace unusable police station, approximately 6,000 sf. Includes concrete holding cells. |
Project Two
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City Hall, Long Beach, Ms. Interior cleaning and repairs from flood damage approximately. 7,500 sf in main masonry structure and 2 annex metal buildings |
Project Three
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Library, Long Beach, Ms. Repair of brick structure and interior cleaning and repairs from water damage. |
Project Four
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Medical Clinic, Biloxi, Ms. Interior cleaning and repairs from flood damage, approximately 4,000 s f. |
Project Five
| No Image Available | Library, Waveland, Ms. Complete demolition and rebuild of app. 7,000 sf building. |
Project Six
| No Image Available | Community Center, Long Beach, Ms. New construction of approximately 7,500 s f multi-use facility. |
Project Seven
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Library, Bayou La Batre, Al. Interior cleaning and repairs from flood damage. |
Project Eight
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Fire Hall, Long Beach, Ms. Complete rebuild of approximately 6,000 s f facility |
Project Nine
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Recreation Center, Long Beach, Ms. Structural and interior repairs of approximately. 10,000 s f gym, locker rooms and offices. |
Project Ten
| No Image Available | Small homes for the elderly, Bayou La Batre, Al. App.. 200 single family homes, 900 to 1,200 sf each for repair or rebuild. |
Basic Requirements to Take on a Reconstruction Project:
- A team of professional and highly skilled volunteers...engineers, builders, contractors, electrician, carpenters, laborers, etc. which could plan, design, organize, mobilize, supervise and carry out these types of projects from start to finish.
- A team of business persons, accountants, managers, marketers, etc. which could promote the project, gain support, and raise and manage donations to cover the cost of materials and logistics. (All costs must be covered by the sponsoring entity.)
Who could sponsor a project?
A city or town
A group of professionals
A church or group of churches
A club...Rotary, Lions, Builders Association, ...etc.
A College or University
A group of concerned citizens
How to connect with a project: Email krtf@statecollege.com