The Hobby Area Management District recently organized its first independent back-to-school drive, distributing 600 backpacks to local students. This remarkable achievement not only represents a significant increase from the 240 backpacks distributed in the previous [...]
By Sarah Grunau, Houston Public Media Temporary outages could last anywhere between four to eight hours. CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells said the temporary outages are “necessary to keep the public and our workers safe [...]
In a recent interview, Chief Beau Moreno of the Houston Fire Department (HFD) discussed the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) program, emphasizing its importance in aiding vulnerable populations during emergencies. "The STEAR registry [...]
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HARRIS COUNTY Customer Service Center (800) 659-2955 Hurricane Beryl – July 5-9, 2024 Felix L. Baldree Building 13828 Corpus Christi Street Houston, TX 77015 Mondays – Sundays 7:00am–7:00pmCT Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes & Flooding [...]
Registration links are also included here:Tuesday, July 23rd @ Noon: SBA Disaster Loan Information Session | U.S. Small Business AdministrationTuesday, July 23rd @ 1:30pm: Sesión Informativa Sobre la Asistencia por Desastre de [...]
In the early hours of July 8, Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane. By 10 a.m., it had weakened to a tropical storm, yet the damage was significant. Thousands [...]
Disaster Assistance Guide Disaster Assistance Key Facts Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and [...]
FEMA has approved our request for individual assistance. This means residents can get help with temporary housing, emergency home repairs, personal property losses, disaster legal services, disaster unemployment assistance, and related medical, dental, and funeral [...]
