The overwhelming generosity of the public in the wake of Hurricane Harvey is helping affected communities to start healing from the consequences of this disaster.However, the amount of donated items now exceeds the needs of the impacted communities, and supporting agencies are having to redirect manpower away from providing direct services needed by survivors to managing donated goods that may not meet survivors’ needs.Therefore, the State of Texas is asking that you please DO NOT donate unsolicited goods at this time. This will support improved coordination with experienced disaster relief organizations...

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: daniel.green2

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: daniel.green2

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: daniel.green2

After you apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you may be contacted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you are asked to submit an application for a low-interest SBA disaster loan, don’t hesitate.If SBA determines you are eligible for a loan, you don’t have to accept it. If you don’t qualify for a loan, SBA will refer you back to FEMA and you could be considered for other FEMA grants for Other Needs Assistance, which covers items like disaster-related car repairs, clothing, household items...

Austin, Texas – In order for an area to recover from a storm like Hurricane Harvey, it takes more than just the government: it takes the whole community.By working together, Texans can help keep their communities safe and strong.The whole community includes:Individuals and families, including those with access and functional needs who can contribute to their own recovery in addition to that of their families and neighbors.Citizens who contribute by:Taking time to understand emergency needs of their communities before disaster occurs.Volunteering with established organizations.Taking direction and responding reasonably to alerts, warnings...

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: daniel.green2

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: daniel.green2

AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center opens Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Wharton County in the city of Wharton.Disaster recovery centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in 39 counties included in the Texas federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods.Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the center to talk about assistance and to help anyone who needs guidance in filing an application. The...