Montgomery, AL – More than 60 representatives of private, public and nonprofit groups are discussing ways to help Alabama recover from an outbreak of deadly tornadoes that struck April 27.
Wednesday was the first meeting of Gov. Robert Bentley's Long-Term Community Recovery Partnership.
The Alabama Department of Community Affairs and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are leading the effort. The partnership will establish long-term strategies to address rebuilding needs, identify available resources and find ways the public and private sectors can work together.
Participants on Wednesday discussed six areas that must be addressed, such as economic development, health and social services, and community planning. Topping the list will be a focus on housing.
The partnership's next meeting will be July 7 at the Alabama Center for Commerce in Montgomery.
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