Tag Archives: disaster relief

40 tons of trash cleared from Texas Gulf Coast beaches, 500 roads reopened, 300 boats sunk or damaged after Hurricane Harvey

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer More than 5,000 volunteers picked up 40 tons of trash across 55 miles of Texas beaches during Adopt-A-Beach Day, which is organized by the Texas General Land Office and promoted by the Galveston Bay Foundation. Adopt-A-Beach is held atContinueContinue reading “40 tons of trash cleared from Texas Gulf Coast beaches, 500 roads reopened, 300 boats sunk or damaged after Hurricane Harvey”

FEMA hotel stays for Harvey survivors extended to Nov. 27

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Hurricane Harvey survivors receiving transitional shelter assistance who are eligible can receive an extension to stay temporarily in hotels while looking for a place to live, FEMA said in a news release Oct. 31. Disaster survivors who still needContinueContinue reading “FEMA hotel stays for Harvey survivors extended to Nov. 27”

Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is monitoring recently potentially suspicious activity related to the recoveryfrom hurricanes and the wildfires, including fraudulent registrations, FEMA said in a news release. “Extensive review of FEMA system securityContinueContinue reading “Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said”

FEMA says Hurricane Harvey survivors can stay in hotels until Oct. 24

This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 12, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Hurricane Harvey survivors who need more time to find housing are getting an extension to stay temporarily in hotels while they look for an alternative place to live, FEMA officials announced Oct. 8. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program,ContinueContinue reading “FEMA says Hurricane Harvey survivors can stay in hotels until Oct. 24”

FEMA clean-up tips for Tropical Storm Harvey flooding aftermath

This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer If your home was flooded after Hurricane Harvey, you should clean up as soon as possible. Do not wait for a flood insurance adjuster or FEMA home inspector to come to your home, FEMA officials said in a newsContinueContinue reading “FEMA clean-up tips for Tropical Storm Harvey flooding aftermath”