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Houston,TX. – Congressman Gene Green released the following statement in response to Hurricane Katrina that has devastated the lives of many families and individuals in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama:
“My prayers and thoughts are with those affected by this natural disaster who must now focus on recovery and restoring their lives”.
“I applaud the efforts of all of the disaster relief workers and I am especially proud of the City of Houston, Harris County and surrounding communities for stepping up to assist fellow Americans with obtaining shelter, food, clothing, health care and other necessities. Visiting the Reliant Astrodome complex for the last two days shows that this is a work in progress. No book has been written on how to respond to such a massive relocation effort; however, we will continue to work together with federal and local agencies, communities, churches, and others to provide information and assistance to help aid the storm victims and their families”.
“My office has sent letters to officials at FEMA and HUD requesting that they coordinate efforts to transition those in shelters and hotels into temporary housing. We will continue to work with these and other federal agencies to meet the needs of those who have displaced by Hurricane Katrina.”
Note: Our office has put together helpful information for storm victims, their families and for those wishing to volunteer to help (attachment below).
HURRICANE KATRINA
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EVACUEES AND DISASTER VICTIMS
APPLYING FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE:
Register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for speech and hearing impaired.
You may also register online on the FEMA website, www.fema.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION for PEOPLE AFFECTED by HURRICANE KATRINA
For individuals receiving social security benefits, the Social Security Administration has efforts in place to ensure that monthly payments are issued to all beneficiaries. Those who have not received their monthly social security benefit can go to any Social Security office and request an immediate payment. For information on the nearest Social Security office, please call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS FOR SHELTER, DONATIONS and VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
United Way Helpline
2-1-1 or 713-957-4357 (HELP)
The Houston Food Bank
713-223-3700
City of Houston Volunteer Opportunities
713-437-6165
Harris County Citizen Corps
281-564-6669
Salvation Army
713-752-0677 or 1-800-253-1868
American Red Cross
1-866-GET-INFO or 713-313-5480
Disaster Welfare Inquiries (Missing Persons)
713-313-1628
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