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Houston Recovers from Harvey The Planning & Development (P&D) family hopes that everyone is safe and well, considering the extreme circumstance our city experienced over the last two weeks. Hurricane Harvey affected all of us one way or another, but it also brought us together. Houstonians witnessed great service, sacrifice, bravery, kindness, and compassion throughout [...]
Houston – Today, Representative Hubert Vo, Representative of House District 149, released the following statement in response to the Hurricane Harvey Operational Plan. “On Friday, September 8th, I, along with other elected officials, met with Governor Greg Abbott in Houston to discuss Hurricane Harvey’s recovery plan. Governor Abbott has appointed Texas A&M University System John [...]
Alief ISD will be strongly represented at the Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox game at Minute Maid Park on September 20. The Elsik High School Air Force Junior ROTC will present the colors while the Alief ISD Honor Choir will perform the National Anthem prior to the game. Discounted tickets are still available for [...]
If you suffered property damage or loss directly caused by Hurricane Harvey, you are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and apply for disaster assistance – even if you have insurance. Help may be available for uninsured or underinsured losses or when insurance claims are not promptly settled. Visit Their Website [...]
After you apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you may be contacted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you are asked to submit an application for a low-interest SBA disaster loan, don’t hesitate. If SBA determines you are eligible for a loan, you don’t have to accept it. [...]
Texas renters who experienced losses due to Hurricane Harvey could be eligible for disaster-recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Grants: Renters may be eligible for grants from FEMA to help with such disaster-related expenses as: Renting a home when the renter’s previous one is uninhabitable due to the disaster. Disaster-related [...]
Alief Community Association Inc. 501(C)3 non-profit organization, is holding the 9th annual toy and food drive. Each year they reach out to families and children that are less fortunate. Can you help them fill the Wish List so that they may help 150 Families with Thanksgiving Dinner Basket’s in order to complete a meal they [...]
METRO is offering free rides to all area students through Sept. 30, 2017. Many families are left with limited transportation options and disrupted schedules since the storm. Parents accompanying students to school may also ride for free. Harvey Recovery Free Ride Facts • Free rides for all students K- College • Free rides for parents [...]
How do I file for disaster loans? First – contact FEMA at their website: www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call at 1-800-621-3362. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week Second – File for an SBA disaster loan at https://disasterloan.sba.gov or 1 800 659 2955 • Homeowner and renter loans up to $240K ($200Kproperty + $40Kcontents). Interest [...]
