HURRICANE HARVEY RECOVERY RESOURCES
MARCH 2018 Update

Hurricane Harvey | Jimatthetop | Jim Pedicord | RE/MAX Top Realty Houston



Over six months after Hurricane Harvey turned the world upside down for millions of Texans, there are still many who are in need of help to rebuild their lives. US Congressman Randy Weber sent out the following list of resources:


REPAIR, REBUILD, AND PLAN WITH SPECIALISTS
Home improvement stores and FEMA are teaming up to help you. Stop by any of the locations and talk to a specialist for free information, tips, and literature. We all want to see our homes rebuilt stronger and safer.

Brazoria County
Alvin Home Depot (Store #6539)
140 N. Bypass 35, Alvin, 77511
Tuesday March 20 - Friday March 24, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fort Bend County
Sugar Land Lowe’s (Store #0511)
16510 S.W. Freeway, Sugar Land, 77479 
Tuesday March 20 - Friday March 24, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Harris County
Katy Lowe’s (Store #0098)
19935 Katy Freeway, Houston, 77094 
Monday March 19 - Friday March 24, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Orange County
Ace Hardware, Childs Building Supply
3704 N. 16th St., Orange, 77632 
Tuesday March 20 - Friday March 24, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DISASTER RESOURCE CENTER (DRC) LOCATIONS
We still have several DRCs in our area. They provide one-on-one help given by representatives from FEMA, SBA, and other federal and state agencies.

Old Amegy Bank (Galveston County)
2401 Termini St.
Dickinson, TX 77539
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Brazoria School District Building (Brazoria County)
(In Courtyard in Pearland School District Building)
2341 N. Galveston Ave.
Pearland, TX 777581
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Central Brazoria County Business Park (Brazoria County)
4005 Technology Drive
Angleton, TX 77515
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Central Mall (Jefferson County)
3100 E. FM 365, Suite 130
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Old Uniform Store (Jefferson County)
3863 Stagg Drive
Beaumont, TX 77701
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MITIGATION & THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO)
FEMA has a section of their website devoted to Texas Disaster Mitigation: www.fema.gov/Texas-disaster-mitigation

How can the GLO help you? Find out: www.glo.texas.gov/texasrebuilds/individuals/index.html

The Texas General Land Office and FEMA have established a 24/7 maintenance helpline in Texas. The helpline will serve survivors living in mobile homes and travel trailers provided by the GLO/FEMA Direct Housing program. If your direct housing unit is in need of service or repair call: 877-503-6053.

For information on the State-level projects and endeavors related to Harvey recovery, visit www.TexasRebuilds.com

The Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas launched a new project. The Recovery Tracker shows how funds related to recovery from Harvey are being used throughout the state: www.rebuildtexas.today/recovery-tracker/ 

BY THE NUMBERS
  • $13.3 billion is already with survivors, helping them rebuild and recover.
  • $3.2 billion in Small Business Administration loans have been approved.
  • $8.5 billion in advance payments and claims have been paid through the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • $21 million has been paid to those in the disaster assistance unemployment program.
  • 12 million cubic yards of debris has been picked up.
  • 895,000 Texans are registered for individual assistance.


Source: US Congressman Randy K. Weber, 14th District, Texas

WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE
1708 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2831
Fax: (202) 225-0271    

BEAUMONT OFFICE
505 Orleans St Suite 103
Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: (409) 835-0108
Fax: (409) 835-0578

LAKE JACKSON OFFICE
122 West Way Suite 301
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: (979) 285-0231
Fax: (979) 285-0271    

LEAGUE CITY OFFICE
174 Calder Rd Suite 150
League City, TX 77573
Phone: (281) 316-0231
Fax: (281) 316-0271

For more information on Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery 
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