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”
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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”
SBA disaster loans available for businesses recovering from Harvey damage
This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Many Southeast Texans who registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance with disaster losses are also being referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine if they qualify for federal disaster loan assistance whichContinueContinue reading “SBA disaster loans available for businesses recovering from Harvey damage”
Bevil Oaks council votes to revoke more stringent rebuilding requirements in Harvey flood aftermath
A blue mark on a Bevil Oaks flood gauge shows how Harvey’s wrath compared to previous flooding events. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Bevil Oaks residents displayed by Tropical Storm Harvey’s unprecedented flooding gathered once again at the Southeast TexasContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks council votes to revoke more stringent rebuilding requirements in Harvey flood aftermath”
Port Arthur officials find temporary housing after considering barges to hold Harvey flood refugees
Mayor Derrick Freeman speaks at Port Arthur City Hall. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on September 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The City of Port Arthur has begun the process of bringing home Port Arthur residents who were evacuated to other regions in Texas in the aftermathContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur officials find temporary housing after considering barges to hold Harvey flood refugees”
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