Dear Friend,
With so much information out there, I hope these newsletters and the Harvey Resources page on my website provide you concise, helpful information when you need it. Harvey affected so many areas of our lives: from the immediate needs for food, shelter, and clothing, to the smaller details of hotels, employment, insurance options, and more.
Continue working together, and we will get through this. When the going gets tough, you keep me going.
Sincerely,
Randy K. Weber
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| Extended Deadlines |
The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which pays for short-term hotel stays, is extended. The new check-out date is October 10. The full press release is avaliable online: www.fema.gov/news-release/2017/09/23/hurricane-harvey-survivors-still-needing-hotel-stays-get-extension
In the midst of Hurricane Harvey, over 400,000 families were using this program. Now, only 24,000 are in need of this assistance. I'm looking forward to the day when all of you are back in your homes.
The Texas Workforce Commission has information regarding Disaster Unemployment Assistance. If the effects of Harvey caused you to lose your job, you may apply for unemployment benefits at www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance.
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| Texas Efforts |
The Texas General Land Office is charged with overseeing short- and long-term housing of Texans displaced by Hurricane Harvey. In turning this responsibility over to the state, we are insuring the needs of Texans are being heard and met.
How can the GLO help you? Find out: www.glo.texas.gov/texasrebuilds/
For information on the State-level projects and endeavors related to Harvey recovery, visit www.TexasRebuilds.com |
| Cars - know your facts |
There is a chance flooded cars will starting popping up on the market. Flooded cars can be problematic.There are safety, mechanical, electrical, and health issues associated with them. Breaks may be warped. ABS malfunctions may occur. The car could experience exhaust system or transmission failures, engine seizures, and overheating. Wires may short circuit causing malfunctions throughout the computer system. Mold in the fabrics and bacteria in the ventilation system are hazardous to your health.
Check the car facts before buying used cars, and be extra cautious when buying used car parts.
CarFax will run the vehical VIN numbers for free, allowing you to see the history of the car, and in the instances of flooding, when the car flooded, how long the car was flooded, and why the flooding occured. Along with the VIN information, the CarFax press release shares valuable information on how to avoid purchasing flood cars: www.carfax.com/press/resources/flooded-cars
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