Get Help Replacing Damaged Furniture

Many people lost furniture as a result of Hurricane Ike.  But, there is a agency, The Furniture Bank, that is working to help extremely low income people replace some of their furniture.  The mission of the Furniture Bank is to serve area residents through local agencies and non-profit organizations.

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Volunteer Architects to Assist Homeowners with Damage Assessment

American Institute of Architects survey forms, specifically created for disasters, will be completed by volunteer registered architects. This service is free to building owners and carries no obligation.

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I Was Denied FEMA Assistance - Now What?

Often people that are eligible for assistance are denied, or given reduced assistance, simply because they did not give enough information.

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I Need Help With Housing

You've survived Hurricane Ike. But now you have so many things to take care of. For housing needs, we've got articles that can help you get the information you need. All the articles are designed to be printed so that you can get online, get what you need and then get on with your life.

So, what do you need to know today?

Texans Ask: Can I Burn My Yard Debris?

It may seem like it is taking a long time to get rid of trees, branches, and other types of yard waste left after the hurricane.  Many people wonder if it wouldn't just make sense to have a “burn pile” to get rid of this waste.  Before burning any yard waste, it is important to find out if burning is allowed in your area.

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Resource Maps

Use these maps to find the goods and services you need, near you. Open gas stations and grocery stores, distrubution centers for emergency food and water, and more.

Houston

Beaumont and Port Arthur

Galveston County

Information you can use right now!

Welcome

If you or someone you know needs help now, the Ike Help Center has a comprehensive set of resources for those in need.

FEMA Benefit Requirements for Immigrants

Certain immigrants affected by Hurricane Ike can request help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to pay for medical expenses, temporary housing, personal and cleanup items, and more. Here is the information you need to provide to get help from FEMA

Know your rights

The law offers certain protections for victims of Hurricane Ike stopped by the police or by immigration agents.

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Hotlines: Housing

Check a contractor’s license
1 (800) 321-2752 (toll-free).

Apply for housing through FEMA
1 (800) 759-6807 (toll-free)
TTY: 1 (800) 952-8349 (toll-free)

Quick Tip

Take photos of your damaged property right away. Do not have any repair work done until your insurance company has inspected your home.

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