Food Stamp Changes May Benefit Many Ike Victims

Emergency food stamps are now available for qualified individuals and
families in Texas disaster areas. On Sept. 26, the state changed the
policy for emergency food stamp applications related to Hurricane Ike.
Some people who applied and didn’t get food stamps might be able to get
food stamps now. Find out if you qualify.

Unemployment Assistance and Finding a Job

The deadline to file for hurricane Ike related unemployment benefits has been extended until November 12, 2008. If you're unemployed and looking for work, there are several places that you can go for help.

How to Apply for Help From FEMA?

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I Need Help with Money and Jobs

You've survived Hurricane Ike. But now you have so many things to take care of. For your money and job needs, we've got articles that can help you get the information you seek. 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?

How do I apply for SBA assistance?

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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.

Millions Still Dealing With Power Outages After Ike

If you are one of the 2 million people affected by hurricane Ike and living without power - help is on the way. While there are many people working to bring power back to people
across Texas, it might take as long as a month before power is restored
to all residents. Here are some safety and health tips to help while you wait.

Get Disaster Aid

Federal disaster aid is available in 29 Texas counties. If you live in one of these counties, you may be eligible.

Financial assistance might include money for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover
uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster, according to FEMA.

A Call for Help

There are groups in need of volunteers in Houston and around southeast Texas. Since there is so little information on how to actually get on the ground and help - the Ike Help Center team decided to do a little homework for you.