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November 2008
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FEMA and Insurance Questions: September 2008 ArchivesFEMA will host two Dickinson Town Hall Meetings next week for the public to attend. FEMA reps will conduct the meeting, answer questions, and help the public. ...Pasadena residents who need FEMA assistance but do not have power or computer access will have the opportunity to get the help they need next Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Nov. 1. ...
Lone Star Legal Aid, in partnership with State Representative Dora Olivo, is hosting a free town hall meeting for Fort Bend families who need help dealing with legal issues in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Polk County to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. The DRC is located at: First National Bank FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Montgomery County to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. The DRC is located at: 31355 Friendship Drive Blue Roof Program - 1-888-766-3258 (1-888-ROOF-BLU) FEMA information line for the Blue Roof Program has now been updated to include Fort Bend County. The program is coordinated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to provide temporary covering in a designated disaster area. ...FEMA information line for the Blue Roof Program has now been updated to include Fort Bend County. To qualify a home must have Less than 50% damage and be structurally sound for a crew to work on. ... All Indo-American Organizations in the stewardship of India House, India Culture Center, IACF, IACCGH and IDA are providing free voluntary IKE assistance in filling FEMA forms and basic medical services at 8888 W. Bell fort, Houston, TX 77031. The services are available through Sept. 28, 2008. For details visit www.icchouston.org. The US Army Corps of Engineers provides a free temporary roof to residential structures through its Blue Roof Program. Citizens need to show up at sites set up across the city to sign up for the program. Initial sites include the following Library locations, which will be open through Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8 AM to 7 PM:
The Houston Public Library is opening more library locations in Houston, providing customers with access to all services, including computers, Internet, and free WiFi. Where possible, computer training labs and meeting rooms are being turned into Hurricane Ike Assistance Rooms to file for FEMA aid and insurance claims online, and emailing family and friends (assistance in accessing these online resources is being provided by on-site librarians). ...The hours of operation at the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Kennard have changed. Houston County Grace Community Church Senior Pastor, Steve Riggle, announced Monday that his church will be hosting a community seminar with Houston City Council Member Mike Sullivan at their South Campus location on the Gulf Freeway at Dixie Farm Road Monday, September 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to cover issues with insurance, FEMA and housing. This seminar is open to anyone and everyone. ...The Red Cross continues to meet the needs of thousands of individuals and families in southeast Louisiana who are still struggling with the impact of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. People whose homes have been damaged can call the Red Cross at 1-866-GET-INFO (438-4636) and FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) for assistance and information updates. Residents are also encouraged to let their friends and family know where they are through the Red Cross Safe and Well website at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). SUPPLIES The Red Cross is delivering hundreds of cleanup kits... A disaster recovery center is open from 9 am to 6pm at the Orange County Courthouse at 123 South 6th Street. A disaster recover center is open from 9am to 6pm a First Baptist Chruch at 300 Carson Street in Kennard. ...A disaster recover center is open from 9 am to 6pm daily at Home Depot located at 6810 Gulf Freeway in Houston. A disaster recovery center is open from 9 am to 6pm daily at Home Depot -- 10707 North Freeway in Houston.
A disaster recovery center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in Harris County at Home Depot, 500 Chimney Rock in Houston. Indo-American organizations are arranging Hurricane Ike assistance at India House, O.P. Jindal Building next two weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the week timing is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Online registration of FEMA forms and basic medical services are provided free of cost. Texas Senator John Cornyn and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett participate Saturday 11 a.m. ...A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Kountze to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. The DRC is located at 300 Monroe/Hwy 326, Kountze, TX 77625 The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice. Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting a DRC. There are two ways to register: log on to www.fema.gov or call FEMA's toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. At the DRC, visito... The boil water advisory has been lifted for all areas of Matagorda County. All of the water systems in the Sargent area have been tested, and the water is safe for regular use. Also, taxpayers impacted by the storm will have until midnight Sept. 22 to meet their tax filing obligations without incurring late filing and payment penalties. This gives residents seven extra days to file the taxes. Residents are also asked to put their debris into four separate piles: 1) Regular household trash - Separate from storm debris. This will be picked up by the regular service provider on the regu... A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Houston to provide assistance for those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike. FEMA said that the DRC site is located at: Harris County The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting a DRC. There are two ways to register: log on to www.fema.gov or call FEMA's toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, sev... Texas will be providing emergency food stamps to Hurricane Ike victims who qualify and will automatically replace benefits for program participants in the storm's path. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) sought and received a federal waiver to make the emergency assistance available to low-income individuals and families living in any of the 29 counties that have been declared disaster areas. Eligible Texans in disaster areas can receive up to two months of food stamp benefits by calling 211 or applying at any HHSC benefits office through Oct. 17. The person submitting the appli... Texas taxpayers who were adversely affected by Hurricane Ike qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service, including the postponement of tax filing and payment deadlines until Jan. 5, 2009. Following the hurricane's landfall on Saturday, Sept. 13, the federal government declared the following Texas counties a presidential disaster area qualifying for individual assistance: Angelina, Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Cherokee, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San J... IkeHelpCenter.org is offering resources for managing health, safety, housing, money and other recovery issues. The site is a one-stop source for the online tools and information people need to find temporary relief and long-term assistance as they rebuild after Hurricane Ike. At IkeHelpCenter.org, visitors will find information about: •Resource Locator: Which businesses have reopened; where can you go for help •Health & Safety: What to know when returning home; how to protect your health; how to get replacement prescriptions; making sure your drinking water is safe •Housing: ... On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Congressman Michael McCaul will put teams of Congressional staff in Katy, Cypress and Tomball to assist with hurricane recovery and FEMA assistance. FEMA packets for residents who need information about the federal claims process and hurricane aid will be given to people. The assistance provided will include: Cypress For those that need to fill out FEMA applications or access the Internet, all Fort Bend County libraries are equipped to handle those services. Printing will be free for those making FEMA applications. They anticipate long lines since the application process is lengthy. The libraries are located at: Albert George Branch, 9230 Gene Street, Needville, 979-793-4270 Zurich in North America insurance customers have five channels through which to report a claim.
The recent hurricanes have left many homeowners with damaged roofs. In order to mitigate additional damage that could result from rain, homeowners can have plastic sheeting installed over the damaged area by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors - called the Blue roof program. ...The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has hired PB Inspections and PaRR Inspections to inspect properties for Hurricane Ike damages in order to determine those eligible for assistance. A decision regarding the opening of CCISD schools will be made today at 4 pm. Please visit their website at www.ccisd.net Cooling Center Transportation is available for the elderly and people with special needs. To arrange transportation call 281-554-1000. League City Land management
Social Security Assitance: 1-800-772-1213 (if you haven't received your assitance / sí no ha recibido su asistencia) TXDot: 713-802-5076 or 1-800-452-9292 (Road Closures/ Cierre de Calles) FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or www.fema.gov (Housing Assistance / Asistencia de Vivienda) Red Cross 713-313-5286 (Shelters/Albergues) Missing Persons/Personas Perdidas: 713-313-1656 Report Price Gouging / Reportar Estafas: 1-800-252-8011 or/o 713-755-2648 SPCA Pets / Mascotas: 713-861... For Hurricane Ike evacuees from a declared disaster location who need Any evacuee who needs a prescription filled must have one of the Other proof of an existing prescription If in a specia... Despite the widespread destruction of many communities in the Houston region, Sugar Land was very fortunate. Our major impact remains widespread power outages and storm debris. Daily State of the City briefings will co... FEMA is not handing out vouchers today at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This report by a local radio station is incorrect. FEMA assistance can be obtained by calling 1-800-621-3362 or registering online at www.fema.gov. ...Hotline - 281-554-1496, Call Center - 281-554-1000 or 311, Emergency - 911, www.leaguecity.com Cooling Station Electrical The federal government will reimburse the state of Texas and affected local governments for 100 percent of eligible emergency debris-removal work and emergency protective measures performed for a 14-day period retroactive to Sept. 13, the date of President Bush's major disaster declaration for Hurricane Ike. The reimbursement can be for work undertaken by state and local authorities. It can also cover costs of direct assistance provided by federal agencies if state or local government cannot perform or contract for the work. "This reimbursement will provide a valuable boost to Texas communities laun... Power Mid County East County Sc... Debris Management HOTLINE: *** 877-237-7782 *** Montgomery County is beginning its recovery program in the wake of Hurricane Ike. This program will cover all unincorporated areas in the County, through an inter-local agreement with the following cities: Cut and Shoot, Magnolia, Montgomery, Panorama Village, Roman Forest, Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah and Patton Village. Authorizations from the following cities are pending: Splendora, Stagecoach, Willis, Woodbranch and Woodloch. Please continue to be patient - our entire metro area has been terribly impacted, & all services are being restored as quickly as possible. This information is also posted at www.cityofpearland.com and available at all City facilities. People interested in Volunteering, please call 281-652-1673 to distribute food, ice, & water. 1. Water - Your drinking water is safe. Please conserve water - don't use sprinklers, don't wash residential vehicles, etc. The City of League City has set up a cooling center and an internet center at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center at 400 W. Walker. It is open to all residents through Friday, September 19 from 8 am to 5 pm. Transportation is available for the elderly and people with special needs. To arrange transportation call 281-554-1000. As an added convenience to our customers, State Farm Insurance has mobile claims locations available throughout the areas impacted by Hurricane Ike. These facilities are mobile and locations may be changed based on claim volume and customers' needs. Our primary mobile sites are serving customers in the following locations Baybrook Mall Baytown Beaumont Conroe The Texas Workforce Commission wants you to know you may be eligible for disaster-related unemployment benefits. Individuals who are self-employed also may be eligible for disaster-related unemployment benefits. Beware of scams where unscrupulous companies offer to file claims for individuals. Filing for disaster-related unemployment benefits are free. Those who worked in Chambers, Galveston, Harris and many other counties who were affected by Hurricane Ike. To apply, file online www.texasworkforce.org or call TWC Telecenter at: <...
Important Information for Universal North America Policyholders: Universal North America, a multi-regional insurance carrier with homeowners, auto and flood policies in Texas, has catastrophe response teams in Houston and Southeast Texas available to take claims and answer questions. Please call 866-999-0898 to reach an emergency claims service representative. Emergency claims service representatives are available by phone 24 hours a day to answer questions and take the first notice of loss. Policyholders are encouraged to report claims as... Starting Wed. Sept. 17, a mobile FEMA office will be located at 11702 Galveston Rd. (77034 - across from Ellington Field) for the purpose of FEMA registration. Several documents required, so please see attached. Call 281-240-3700 for additional information. ...A mobile communications unit with phone and computer connectivity that will open at American Legion Post 490. The mobile communication center will allow residents to begin reporting damage and filling out information to get in their FEMA claims. The Southeast Texas Congressional delegation will have staff members at the location to help guide citizens through the process. Citizens should bring all insurance information and be prepared to describe damage to the mobile communication center. To reach GEICO's claims team at anytime, 24 hours a day, call GEICO urges policyholders whose cars have been damaged in the The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State of Texas, will activate its transitional sheltering initiative to allow eligible Ike evacuees from Texas, who cannot return to their homes, to stay in hotels or motels until it is safe for them go home. FEMA will pay for the lodging directly to hotels and motels. A listing of participating hotels is available online at www.FEMAEvacHotels.com. This assistance is intended to provide a more appropriate extended sheltering environment to evac... ACORN will be coordinating neighborhood meetings in low-moderate income areas to ensure that the needs of the community are being met in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. The purpose of the meetings are to give residents the opportunity to both voice their concerns and to get information regarding short term and long term assistance. The following meetings have been scheduled, and others will be scheduled in the next few days: Pasadena: Saint Juan Diego Church 3301 77503 South East Houston: Nueva Vida Church 4124 Telephone Rd. 77087 The Houston Public Library's Central Library and Julia Ideson Building (JIB) will reopen to the public beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Hours of operation for this week The Central Library computer lab will be designated as the Hurricane Ike Farmers Mobile Catastrophe Claims Buses are located at: Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Farmers Customer Care Claims Vehicles are located at: Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Sam Houston Service Center Wal-Mart TCAIS member companies want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the families impacted by Hurricane Ike this past weekend. While it will take some time to pull our communities back together, we pledge to do our part to make sure those affected homeowners have as smooth an insurance process as possible. Catastrophe teams have been deployed in the affected areas and Texas insurers are working around the clock to assist homeowners with the claims filing process. Given that access to some areas is restricted to emergency responders only, the extraordinary number of claims in the system and the significantly h... Below is a list of a few insurance company phone number to help facilitate claims: Those who have homes and vehicles damaged by Hurricane Ike and who are insured through AAA Texas can call 1800-672-5246. AAA Texas claims specialists are available. ...Residents of 29 Texas counties who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). ...The Louisiana State Police is collaborating with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to combat insurance fraud in the aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Fraudulent insurance claims proliferate following major disasters due to the large number of property claims received by the insurance industry. If people have power, please go to www.fema.gov to apply for assistance. The phone lines are being overwhelmed and it's tough to get through. ... Farmers' Mobile Catastrophe Claims Center rolled into Houston Saturday, within hours of Ike slamming into the Texas Gulf Coast. Farmers' Mobile Catastrophe Claims Center set up in Northwest Houston and began helping customers file on-the-spot claims early this morning. Galveston Insurance Associates has opened a temporary Catastrophe office in Bryan. ...Recognizing the emergency legal problems that victims of Hurricane Ike will face, the Texas Legal Services Center has reactivated a legal hotline to help Texans with legal problems associated with the hurricanes and tornados. ...Severe weather conditions are expected as a result of Hurricane Ike. Universal North America, a multi-regional insurance carrier with home, auto and flood policies in Texas has a catastrophe team in place to assist policyholders who sustain damage. ... |
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