The committee recently obtained internal CDC e-mail which showed that `` despite the efforts of CDC professionals to bring these health risks to the public 's attention , those concerns were thwarted by CDC leadership for roughly eight months , '' Thompson said . FEMA denies allegations it suppressed report on trailers used by Katrina victims . The agency has been criticized for its handling of the disaster, which killed more than 1,800 people in New Orleans and left tens of thousands homeless or without homes. FEMA , CDC say studies were short-term , more comprehensive study in the works .
FEMA denies allegations it suppressed report on trailers used by Katrina victims . The agency has been criticized for its handling of the disaster, which killed more than 1,800 people in New Orleans and left tens of thousands homeless or without homes. FEMA , CDC say studies were short-term , more comprehensive study in the works .