Brooklyn’s leading Haitian-American politician says his homeland needs better emergency management
Councilmember Mathieu Eugene Seeks an Agency Like FEMA For The Disaster-Plagued Caribbean Nation
As Haiti struggles to recover from the ravages of Hurricane Matthew, Brooklyn’s leading Haitian-American elected official is set to unveil a sweeping plan to help it deal with future natural disasters.
City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene is scheduled to hold a press conference on the steps of City Hall on Oct. 6 to announce that he has formed a task force to discuss the creation of “a permanent emergency and disaster management organization for Haiti.”