Complete List of Closed Facilities

Complete List of Closed Facilities, as of October 8, 2008

Hurricane Ike Victims Eligible For Free Disaster Legal Services

Texas residents who were impacted by Hurricane Ike can make use of free legal assistance and counseling. The Disaster Legal Services hotline is 1-800-504-7030. Read more

Rain Brings Home Need for Operation Blue Roof: 8,000 Already Installed

Operation Blue Roof is free to eligible applicants. It is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and managed by the Corps. Under the program authorized for the disaster recovery, Corps contractors install plastic sheeting as a temporary solution that allows individuals to remain in their residence until they can make more permanent repairs.
To date, the program has installed more than 8,000 temporary roofs throughout the region affected by Hurricane Ike. About 21,000 residents have applied for and qualified for Blue Roofs, which means crews have completed about 40 percent of the roofs to be installed so far. Read more

Completing SBA Loan Application Is The Key To Full Texas Disaster Assistance

Texans who suffered damages or losses from Hurricane Ike and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are urged to complete and return the application. Doing so will ensure the applicants are considered for the full range of disaster assistance that may be available to them. Officials with the SBA report a total of more than $3.8 million in SBA loans have already been approved for Ike-related damages and losses in Texas. Read more

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Brazoria

A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Brazoria County Thursday, Oct. 9. Read more

Update Your FEMA Contact Information

Many people who contacted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance after Hurricane Ike struck Texas have moved since they registered. Now FEMA is trying to contact those people and finding that many of the phone numbers given by applicants are no longer current. Applicants may update their contact information anytime by calling the toll-free FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or the TTY line, 1-800-462-7585, or at http://www.fema.gov/. Read more

Extra Funds Available To Some Flood Insurance Policyholders

Flood insurance policyholders whose structures were damaged by flooding from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for up to $30,000 in coverage in addition to their claims for damages. The extra money can be used by property owners to make their homes or businesses safe from future floods. Read more

One Week Remains To File For Disaster Unemployment Assistance

One week remains for Texas workers who are unemployed due to Hurricane Ike to apply for disaster unemployment benefits. The filing deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15. Read more