(Updated 07.20.10)
Texas has recently been affected by flooding as a result of Hurricane Alex and subsequent weather-related events. As a result, communities across Central and South Texas have sustained water-related damage. Currently, Congressman Cuellar is working with Federal, State and Local Officials to ensure Texas gets the support it needs. As of today, communities in the 28th District are working together to assess damages and submit to FEMA the necessary information to qualify for a federal disaster declaration.
As our communties move forward to restore local infrastructure and homes for their families, Congressman Cuellar's office is happy to assist. Below is information for residents and public officials to use as a resource for moving forward.
If you are a Resident sustaining flood damage or misplacement, please contact your city and county first to report that damage:
Webb County Residents can call 311
Zapata County Residents can call 311
Jim Hogg County Residents can call 211
Starr County Residents can call 211
Hidalgo County Residents can call 211
Rio Grande City Residents can contact the city: (956) 487-0672
Roma Residents can contact the city: (956) 849-1411
Escobares Residents can contact the city: (956) 847-1200
La Grulla Residents can contact the city: (956) 487-5015
City of Laredo Residents can also contact the following:
Public Works Department, to clean debris: (956) 795-2500
Community Development, to possibly assist with home repair: (956) 795-2675
If you need additional assistance as a constituent of the 28th District, feel free to contact:
Congressman Cuellar's Office Laredo: (956) 725-0639
Congressman Cuellar's Office McAllen/Mission: (956) 424-3942
Congressman Cuellar's Office Rio Grande City: (956) 487-5603
If you Represent a City or County seeking Federal Help & Assistance, please contact:
Any of Congressman Cuellar's local offices listed above, if you need additional assistance please contact our Washington office at (202) 225-1640 and indicate to staff that you are a public official seeking more information regarding flood assistance.
Texas Division of Emergency Management:
Regional Liason Officer for Webb County, Sherri Copeland (940) 452-7757
Regional Liason Officer for Hidalgo County & Jim Hogg, Jorge Jalomo (956) 227-0696
Regional Liason Officer for Starr County and Zapata, Mark Shipman (325) 370-1958
Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Office of Block Grant Assistance:
Provides assistance related to housing and community development.
- Entitlement Communities can contact (210) 475-6806
- Small & Rural Communties can contact 1-800-544-2042 (Texas Department of Housing)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office of Rural Development:
Provides assistance for agriculture, livestock losses, rural housing and other rural community assistance. There is possible immediate rural housing assistance in some South Texas communities for misplaced families.
- Contact the State USDA Office: (254) 742-9700
- Contact the USDA State Housing OFfice: (254) 742-9770
Farm Service Agency (FSA):
Provides assistance for crop/livestock losses and agriculture-related assistance. Can help local farmers and rural communities with disaster assistance.
- Contact FSA in Washington: (202) 720 3175
Food Nutrition Services under USDA:
Can provide food assistance for communities and families misplaced and affected by the flooding.
- Contact (202) 720-6643 (Ask for Oscar)
Federal Surplus of Texas, Texas Facilities Commission:
Can provide temporary and permanent mobile homes for communities through surplus federal property. Available to cities, counties and non-profit organizations so they can provide living shelter for local residents.
