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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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”
TxDOT begins last round of Harvey debris pick-up
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Texas Department of Transportation began its final round of debris pick up along state roadways in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Tyler, Jasper and Newton Counties Nov. 1, according to a news release. TxDOT asked that residents livingContinueContinue reading “TxDOT begins last round of Harvey debris pick-up”
Nonprofit helps Central High School’s library recover after Harvey
Dora Nisby, Linda Esch, Central High School librarian Tara Jones, and Michael Mahood. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer When a community suffers a natural disaster, sometimes it’s the little things that helpresidents return to normal, like being able to checkContinueContinue reading “Nonprofit helps Central High School’s library recover after Harvey”
Texas Attorney General says 127 Texas price gouged during Hurricane Harvey
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Consumer Protection Division sent notices of violations to 127 Texas businesses accused of price gouging during the state of disaster declared for Hurricane Harvey, according to a news release. All of the cases involve consumerContinueContinue reading “Texas Attorney General says 127 Texas price gouged during Hurricane Harvey”
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