Hurricane Ike Resource Page
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Committee on Homeland Security wants to ensure that those affected by Hurricane Ike receive up to date and pertinent information concerning federal assistance and emergency response. The following are some answers of frequently asked questions that victims may have. We will be continually updating this list.
Q: My house has been damaged as a result of Hurricane Ike. Who do I contact?
A: If your house has been damaged, you can call 1.800.621.FEMA (3362)
Q: If I have a homeowner’s insurance policy and my home has suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Ike, can I still receive assistance from FEMA?
A: If eligible, FEMA may help provide coverage for whatever your policy does not. Call 1.800.621.FEMA (3362) for more information.
Q: If I am unable to find a family member, who do I contact?
A: For those directly affected by the disaster, registering on the Safe and Well Web site allows them to let loved ones to know that they are safe. The site is accessible at www.redcross.org. If internet access is not possible, they can call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) to register and follow the prompts for disaster information.
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Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
713-881-3100
www.hcoem.org
Harris County Citizen Corps
281-436-8163
www.harriscountycitizencorps.com
Harris County Switchboard
713-755-5000
www.hctx.net
Harris County Animal Control
281-999-3191
www.hcphes.org
Harris County Flood Control District
713-684-4000
www.hcfcd.org
Finding Gasoline: http://www.chron.com/databases/ikegas.html
Closings: Schools, businesses, hospitals
National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System: https://asd.fema.gov/inter/nefrls/home.htm
Applying for assistance from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10570 or 1-800-621-3362
Open Red Cross shelters: http://www.houstonredcross.org
2-1-1 Texas: https://www.211texas.org/211/search.do
FEMA Ike information: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2008/ike/index.shtm
Public service announcements about flooding: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/psa/
Road conditions: http://apps.dot.state.tx.us/travel/road_conditions2.htm
Texas Health and Human Services Commission: www.hhsc.state.tx.us
(This site has information about how to use your Lone Star Card and access your Medicaid benefits)
Office of the Governor Hurricane site: www.governor.state.tx.us/hurricane
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans: www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance
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UPDATED: New Housing Assistance Program
HUD, FEMA, and the State of Louisiana have also announced a 18-month Housing Assistance Program for families displaced by Hurricane Ike. Families should register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). It is a rental assistance program that will provide temporary rental payments and case management services to help thousands of families who were displaced by Hurricane Ike. The program, HUD Secretary Steven Preston and Deputy Administrator Harvey E. Johnson announced in Houston last week, is slated to begin November 1, 2008 to help these families find intermediate housing as they rebuild their lives.
