The government noticed that many of the tenement buildings were extremely dangerous and unlivable. More than 400 houses were rendered unlivable. She declared the rooms to be too cramped and dark, and the palace unlivable. Parish President Henry "Junior" Rodriguez declared all of the parish's homes unlivable. As a result, the soil is more acidic, which makes it unlivable for many plants. The region has been described as "almost unlivable" due its climate. For the world, without providence it would be "unlivable". Some places were unlivable and a great deal of basic resources were needed.