Disasters and permits

[Davenport]

After the recent spate of disastrous hurricanes, I'm curious as to how permitting impacts the push for recovery. I can't imagine that the laws are paused while the area recovers, so how do cities rebuild in a timely manner?

 

[Mondo]

In my home state of New York, building permits are expedited after a disaster. Some fees are also waived, or at least heavily discounted, as well. Usually, the state and federal governments will kick in some money to hire more inspectors, which also helps move things along.