I don't know if the government does something like this already.....but besides the insurance money these people will receive.....they should offer very low interest loans to all those in the devastated areas.......maybe something like 0% for the first 5 years and 3% for the next 25 years to help them get back on their feet.
I feel one of the biggest problems with this country is just how difficult it is to get a loan.....especially for the little guy. All these big bank mergers have made the process very cold and impersonal.