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Brad Gair knows post-hurricane housing recovery as well as anyone, having led such efforts after the 2004 Florida hurricanes, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Now, he writes, the temporary housing promoted by FEMA is more expensive and less suitable than simply building back as quickly as possible.

Coastal residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by hurricanes Matthew and Florence say they're frustrated with long delays, caseworker turnover and unfulfilled promises from Rebuild NC.