Earthquake Recovery
Quake
plus 6 months; Rebuilding continues, but process isn't always
smooth Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 "We've just not
seen much help coming." -- Olympia Mayor Stan Biles ,
on the city's efforts to obtain aid to repair historic buildings;
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Obstacles
to recovery challenge one business "It hasn't been
easy. We're still in limbo." -- Gary Sandgren , owner
of Skookum Bay Outfitters
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Emergency
services not being reimbursed for expenses Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 THURSTON COUNTY --
A kink in the flow of federal emergency payments for the Feb.
28 Nisqually Earthquake will leave the Olympia Fire Department
short by $200,000. click
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History
collides with money in preservation Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 "You will see
some of the buildings lose some of their historic character."
-- Steve Cooper , co-owner of Washington Federal Savings
building click
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Quake
capsules Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 Fourth Avenue
bridge click
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Damaged
buildings Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 Here are the damaged
buildings -- and repair costs -- from the Nisqually Earthquake:
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Earthquake
repairs keep masons busy Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 OLYMPIA -- A blue
tarp covers Terry Meyer's stubby chimney, like a sling over
a broken arm. click
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Professional
inspectors can spot earthquake damage Originally published Sept. 2, 2001 THURSTON COUNTY
-- Home buyers who are concerned about whether a house might
have been damaged in an earthquake need only request a standard
home inspection. click
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Emergency
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