Dear Friend,
From my family to yours, I hope you are doing well and are safe. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, there are various organizations providing assistance and relief. Some important things to note are as follows. Additional resources are listed below.
-Rain is expected throughout the week. Flooding is a real and present danger. Be extra careful in low-lying areas, and be cautious of washed-out roads.
-Brazoria County residents, emergency services management information may be found here.
-Galveston County residents, emergency services management information may be found here.
-Jefferson County residents, emergency services management information may be found here.
-Manufactured homes are being prepped and positioned for assembly after the rain stops.
-The ports in Corpus, Houston, Freeport, Galveston, Texas City and Victoria remain closed.
-Governor Abbott has waived all hotel taxes for evacuees and first responders.
-The EPA waived the Texas fuels standards due to fear of fuel shortages caused by Harvey.
Know who to call, and as always, stay safe. My staff and I are here as resources for you. Please do not hesitate to call us.
Sincerely,
Randy K. Weber
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In case of emergency, call 911.
For roadside assistance, call 211 or 1-800-525-5555.
For TxDOT Statewide Road Closures, visit Drive Texas or call 1-800-452-9292.
For a comprehensive list of resources, visit this DPS hurricane page.
For assistance or to volunteer, visit The American Red Cross or call 1-877-500-8645.
Red Cross has opened 35 shelters already, with 80 more set to open over the next few days. The FEMA mobile app has a list of shelters. Shelters will most likely be long term.
For information on the Texas Disaster Declaration and more, visit FEMA. Residents and business in declared counties who sustained disaster related damage due to Hurricane Harvey may apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
Registering online is the quickest way to register for FEMA assistance, since the event will last several days and the full scope of damages will not be evident until the storm has passed. If you do not have access to the internet you may register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY). If you use 711 relay or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362 directly. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
To file a flood insurance claim under the NFIP, contact your insurance agent immediately. You can also call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) – select option 2 – to learn more about your policy, and be directed to the appropriate claims resource.
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