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Early voting is underway in Texas and can be an easier way to cast ballots for those displaced by Hurricane Ike.

FEMA announced Wednesday that additional mobile homes arriving for Southeast Texans displaced from their homes by Hurricane Ike. The new units are scheduled to begin shipping Thursday.  The  increase will triple the existing number of trailers from 18 to 62.  However, thousands of people are still without homes.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) created a Disaster Housing Assistance Program called DHAP-IKE.  This program provides monthly rental assistance, security deposit, and utility deposit assistance for certain families displaced by Hurricane Ike.  The program is scheduled to start November 1, 2008 and end in March 2010.

Since being let back on the island. residents of Galveston are discovering their homes and businesses have been overrun by dangerous mold.

With most of the island shut off for nearly two weeks, the mold has been able to spread in damp, warm conditions. People in flooded areas are being warned to take precautions as they return to their homes and businesses.

There are no quick or easy solutions for mold, which can cause dangerous health problems. Learn more about what you can do to avoid and clean up mold problems here.

The hurricane is over, but are you prepared for the
heat? Stay safe with these extreme heat tips.

If you or someone you know has been displaced by the damage caused by Hurricane Ike, there are places you can turn to find temporary housing.

While looking for temporary housing, make sure to be clear about the terms of your stay and be aware of any financial assistance you may be entitled to.



If your home was flooded during Hurricane Ike, it may have mold.
Mold can cause serious health problems.This will be a serious problem for many in Texas and they should take steps to protect their health.

Make sure to read through this safety guideline, which includes steps to remove mold, what to wear and how to know when you are done.

Curious about what's open in your part of Texas following Hurricane Ike? We've started a list for six areas, detailing what's open, what officials are warning and what to expect. We will be updating this list constantly and adding new areas as information becomes available.

• Houston
• Baytown
• Galveston
• Beaumont
• Orange
• Deer Park
• Port Arthur

We are a resource dedicated to helping you bounce back from the hurricane. Take a look around. Use the resources. Learn more about the things you need to get your life back on track.