Biloxi Lighthouse Held Together By Plastic Ties?
By Sue Clark on Oct 30, 2007 in News 
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According to a story on WLOX-TV, the hurricane damaged Biloxi Lighthouse is headed for a major makeover. And not a moment too soon, as it will be featured on Mississippi’s latest license plate as a symbol of endurance after the hurricanes. The lighthouse took a direct hit from Hurricane Katrina and while it managed to survive, there was quite a bit of storm damage.
According to the story, broken lights, a makeshift door and a wrought iron fence that’s rusting and bent over in places and in need of paint are all included on the to-do list. Bill Raymond, the city’s historic administrator, has stated he can’t make repairs because, “If I do any work and I do it incorrectly, I’ve just jeopardized my funding from FEMA. So I have to be very careful about that.”
In the meantime, he’s using plastic cable ties to hold the fence upright. Huh? Well I guess we do whatever we can, but it seems even that is way too much of a temporary fix. I know dealing with FEMA is impossible, but it seems a screw or two wouldn’t jeopardize any funding.
At any rate, the proposal for a complete makeover is due to go before the city council at their next meeting.
“It’s going to be a complete restoration of the facility, replacement of all, repairs to the inside, repairs to the exterior, repainting the lighthouse, replacement of all the electrical system, including fixing the fence and everything on the outside,” Raymond said.
Long range plans for Mississippi’’s only lighthouse include developing a lighthouse park, improving public access and adding a visitor’s center. Biloxi Light is wholly owned by the City of Biloxi, and is listed as a Private Aid to Navigation.
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December 23rd, 2007 at 2:56 pm
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