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   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans.
By: Texas Lawyers Care 		  
   
   Apply for Aid Online (Separate Website)

By: FEMA 		  
   
   Citizenship Status and Eligibility for Federal Disaster Assistance (Separate Website)

By: FEMA 		  
   
   Citizenship Status and Eligibility for Federal Disaster Assistance (Separate Website)
Homeowners, renters and business owners who were directly affected by Hurricane Alex are urged to seek disaster assistance regardless of their citizenship status, say officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
By: FEMA 		  
   
   Disaster Relief Resources (Separate Website)

By: State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Disaster Victim Information: Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 		  
   
   FEMA Appeals
What to do if FEMA rejects your application for assistance.
By: Partnership for Legal Access 		  
   
   FEMA Benefits: Individuals and Household Program (IHP)
What are the primary benefits available from Fema? Read this to find out your limitaions, benefits, eligibility and much more.
By: Partnership for Legal Access 		  
   
   FEMA Disaster Guide
In Texas, the following were declared disaster areas between September 4 through 6, 2011: Disaster No. 2965, Bear Creek Fire Disaster No. 2964, Texas Riley Road Fire Disaster No. 2963, Texas Moonglow Fire Disaster No. 2962, Texas Tamina Fire Disaster No. 2960, Texas Steiner Ranch Fire Disaster No. 2959, Texas Pedernales Bend Fire Disaster No. 2958, Texas Bastrop County Fire Complex
By: FEMA 		  
   
   FEMA en Español (Separate Website)

By: FEMA
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Fact Sheet This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: FEMA 		  
   
   Help After a Disaster This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Applicant's Guide to the Individuals & Households Program
By: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 		  
   
   How to Register for FEMA Assistance: Types of Assistance Available (Separate Website)
If you are a homeowner, renter or business owner and have been affected by Hurricane Alex, FEMA urges you to apply for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA); TTY 1-800-462-7585, or by using a web-enabled phone accessed at m.fema.gov.
By: FEMA 		  
   
   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   When the FEMA Inspector Visits the Damaged Property (Separate Website)

By: FEMA 		  
   
   Wildfire Victims in 8 Counties of Lone Star Legal Aid's Service Area May Now Apply for Disaster Assistance from FEMA This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Lone Star Legal Aid (Houston Office)   		  
   
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