Two boats are to be used for evacuees and moored in Galveston. FEMA is readying two berths to anchor them at. Cost rumored to be $249 million for 6 month lease on 3 ships, plus FEMA must refurbish all three boats when complete. Would it be cheaper to buy a house for the victims that will be housed on these boats?
I'm curious - where did you see the $249 MM estimate? If true, then FEMA is spending almost $200 a person per night to house 7000 people over 6 months.