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There are 12 resource(s) on TexasLawHelp
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
Consumer Complaint Hotline And Safe Shelter Hotline
(Separate Website)
Report price gouging issues or other complaints.
By: Texas Attorney General?s Office
Election Procedures and Information Following Hurricane Ike
(Separate Website)
Information with regards to the upcoming November 4, 2008 election
By: Texas Secretary of State
Emergency Preparedness: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
(Separate Website)
Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters.
FEMA Extends Deadline To Register & Apply FEMA Extends Deadline To Register & Apply for benefits from Hurricane Ike
By: Lone Star Legal Aid (Houston Office)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Help for Victims of Hurrican Ike
(Separate Website)
The state’s health and human services agencies have compiled resources for the public and health providers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Hurricane Preparedness Planning for Businesses
By: Texas Department of Public Safety
Immigrant Disaster Assistance The information provided is for families with members who are not U.S. citizens.
LiveHelp Available for Hurricane Ike Disaster Relief
Are you a victim of Hurricane Ike in need of legal help? Use LiveHelp to ask a volunteer lawyer for help.
By: Texas Legal Services Center
Operation Blue Roof
(Separate Website)
In order to mitigate additional damage that could result from rain, homeowners can have plastic sheeting installed over the damaged area.
By: FEMA
Persons on Parole or Probation
Read this if you need information about reporting requirements for people who were on probation or parole, or who were registered sex offenders prior to relocating to Texas.
By: Partnership for Legal Access
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