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Hurricane Harvey Recovery Resources

Posted by [email protected] on Sep. 1, 2017  /   0

Hurricane Harvey left a great deal of destruction that will surely take Houston and surrounding cities many months to rebuild. But rebuild we will! Texans are incredibly resilient and with the help of a strong community, we will overcome this.

IREM Houston’s #1 goal is to be a resource for our members. For many, the recovery process is a foreign one. To help any in need of guidance during this time, we have compiled a list of sources that may help in meeting a range of needs in the coming days, weeks, and months. 

Financial Resources

Low Interest Disaster Loans - https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/74764

Access to Disaster Assistance - www.disasterassistance.gov

Unemployment Due to Hurricane Harvey - http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/hurricane-harvey-disaster-aid-available-18-texas-counties

 

Restoration Resources

Home Clean-Up Guide - http://texashelp.tamu.edu/browse/disaster-recovery-information/after-a-disaster/

CrisisCleanUp - http://harrisrecovery.org/welcome-to-your-storm-recovery-website-following-harvey/

IREM Houston Friends of IREM: Service Providers - http://iremhouston.org/sponsors.php  

Tips for Avoiding Disreputable Service Providers -http://blog.weingarten.com/storm-chasers/

Disaster Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.nvoad.org/

Local Volunteer Matching - https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org719248.jsp

Long-Term Houston Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.volunteerhouston.org

 

 

Health Resources

Emotional Support After a Disaster - https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/trauma/disaster-terrorism/managing-grief-after-disaster.asp

Help for Kids After Crisis - https://www.forbes.com/sites/tarahaelle/2017/08/30/how-to-help-and-talk-to-your-children-after-hurricane-harvey/?s=trending#412174cc1365

 

Logistical Resources

Insurance Problems and Complaints - http://www.tdi.texas.gov/consumer/complfrm.html

Free Houston Legal Advice - https://www.hba.org/legalline/

Find Your Towed Car - http://www.findmytowedcar.com/

Transtar Traffic Guide - http://www.houstontranstar.org/

Current Road Conditions http://conditions.drivetexas.org/current/conditions.asp

 

If you know of additional resources that could be helpful, please leave them in the comments below.

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