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Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Information (DR-4798-TX)

Beryl Recovery Resources

Welcome to our dedicated recovery page for Hurricane Beryl, and the tornadoes and flooding that followed. Here you will find vital information, resources, and links to essential services, shelters, and assistance programs.

 

Lone Star Legal Aid offers free legal help to low-income disaster survivors in Texas. Our team of experienced attorneys can assist with navigating the complexities of insurance claims, replacing lost legal documents, reviewing home-repair contracts, addressing problems with landlords, and even appealing FEMA decisions.

If you have survived a disaster and require legal assistance, you can apply for free legal assistance by calling our disaster hotline at 1-866-659-0666 or applying online.

 

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Here is a list of comprehensive resources to help on your journey to disaster recovery:

Available Help

Replacement SNAP

 

SNAP benefits can be replaced if food bought with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards is destroyed due to power outages, flooding, property destruction and other impacts of natural disasters.

  • For the time being, replacement SNAP benefits are automatic.
  • For any questions, Dial 2-1-1 and select Option 8.

Replacement WIC

 

The WIC program, administered by HHSC, is replacing food and formula benefits lost during Hurricane Beryl through July 31, 2024.

Families can visit TexasWIC.org or call 800-942-3678 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and select Option 3 to speak with an operator who will help find an open WIC location.

WIC participants will need to go to the WIC office in order to replace food benefits.

WIC also offers 24/7 breastfeeding assistance through its lactation support hotline: 855-550-6667.

Prescription Medication

 
Texas laws allow pharmacists to give emergency refills of medications when they can’t reach the prescribing doctor. Normally, they can provide up to a 72-hour supply, but during a declared disaster, they can provide up to a 30-day supply. This rule applies as long as the medicine isn’t a Schedule II controlled substance (like certain strong painkillers) and the patient would suffer or their treatment would be interrupted without the refill.

Foreclosure Moratorium

 

HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Texas Hurricane Victims

https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_24_177

Effective immediately, HUD is:

  • Providing a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) as well as foreclosures of mortgages to Native American borrowers guaranteed under the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee program. There is also a 90-day extension granted automatically for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. The moratorium and extension are effective as of the President’s disaster declaration date.
  • Homeowners affected by the disaster should contact their mortgage or loan servicer immediately for assistance. Conventional mortgage holders may also be eligible for additional relief through their mortgage holder.

 

FEMA

 

Federal assistance is now available to individuals. This aid can help with temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses, and other programs designed to support recovery efforts.

If you have sustained losses, you can apply for assistance through the following means:

  • Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
  • Phone: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
  • FEMA App: Download and use the FEMA App
  • Relay Service Users: Provide FEMA with the number for your relay service

SBA Disaster Loan Application

Homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas designated as disaster zones may be eligible for Small Business Association (SBA) disaster loans. Visit lending.sba.gov to get started.

Disaster Unemployment

 

TWC is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in 15 counties* as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Individuals with jobs affected by severe weather in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties may be eligible for DUA benefits.

Apply for #benefits at (800) 939-6631 or https://pulse.ly/x3gseh3odu

Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2024.

Learn more ➡️ https://pulse.ly/vwbjdutleq

*Additional counties may be added.

Resource

Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

Legal resources and critical information for legal aid professionals, pro bono volunteers, and the disaster survivors they assist.
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Texas Disaster Legal Help

In the wake of a disaster, we urgently need volunteer attorneys to rise to the occasion once again. Your expertise is crucial in helping survivors navigate complex legal matters and rebuild their lives. Join us in making a difference—volunteer today and be the beacon of hope for those in need.
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Advocates for Disaster Justice

Advocates for Disaster Justice is the evolution of DisasterLegalAid.org, a network dedicated to advancing equity, rights, and resilience in communities impacted by disasters through extensive collaboration and legal relief efforts.

Shelters, Food Assistance, & More

American Red Cross

Everyone is welcome at a Red Cross shelter and all disaster assistance is free. The Red Cross is also committed to helping people with a wide range of needs, including people with disabilities and mental illnesses, whether they are children or seniors.  If you need to leave your home due to a disaster or emergency, you are welcome to come to a Red Cross shelter.

Houston Food Bank

Houston Food Bank said it is closely monitoring conditions and will provide relief through its 1,600 community partners across SE Texas.

If you need food assistance, please call 832-369-9390. You can also click here to find free food assistance in your area.

Houston Food Bank has partners in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery, Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, Liberty, Madison, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington counties.

 

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

The TDEM website has information on a variety of disaster recovery resources, including open cooling centers, housing assistance, legal assistance, and crisis counseling. You can find more information on the TDEM website at TDEM Texas.

2-1-1 Texas/United Way Helpline

2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that can connect you to disaster relief resources in your area. You can call 2-1-1 or visit their website at 211 Texas.

Crisis Clean-Up

Crisis Cleanup connects volunteer organizations with individuals needing assistance after disasters. If you need help, call the designated hotline number to report your situation, and your request will be added to their database. Volunteer groups will then contact you if they can assist, coordinating efforts to ensure efficient and effective relief. For more information, visit Crisis Cleanup’s website.

Connective Disaster Needs Assessment Survey

If the recent disaster affected you, please take 5 minutes to complete this survey and share your needs with local nonprofits. Visit connectivesurvey.org.