This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 18, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Eligible Hurricane Harvey survivors who are receiving transitional shelter assistance may receive an extension to continue to stay hotels while they look for a place to live. The new extension is through March 12, FEMA announced in a newsContinueContinue reading “FEMA extends hotel stays for Harvey survivors into March 2018”
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Riverfront Park closes indefinitely from Tropical Storm Harvey flood damage
A view from the south side of what used to be the amphitheater at Riverfront Park. Flood waters from Hurricane Harvey undermined the structure’s foundation and washed it away. The entire riverbank of the park was damaged and several other structures were destroyed. The damages are a safety hazard to visitors, city officials said. |ContinueContinue reading “Riverfront Park closes indefinitely from Tropical Storm Harvey flood damage”
Many Harvey flood survivors still not home for the holidays
Jeremy Smith visits his parent’ FEMA trailer in Bevil Oaks, He’s been helping out since the storm hit. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Harvey devastated Southeast Texas neighborhoods over four months ago, but many families are spending the holidays displacedContinueContinue reading “Many Harvey flood survivors still not home for the holidays”
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”
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