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Managing Stress after a Disaster

Disasters are stressful events which can impact us even after the disaster is over.

Experiencing stress is normal, but it is important to monitor your physical and mental health and that of your family after a disaster.  You should also know how to relieve stress and know when to seek further help.

The SAMHSA guide, Tips for Survivors – Managing Stress after a Disaster, provides tips to identify signs of stress and offers techniques to relieve some of that stress.

You can also check out this video from the American Psychological Association on 5 Tips for Coping with Natural Disaster Stress.

Spiritual/Mental/Behavioral Health Resources:

  • 2-1-1 / United Way Helpline – the best option for connecting with mental/behavioral health resources near you
  • Houston Galveston Institute – 713-526-8390 or talkhgi.org

Debris Assistance – May 2019

Debris Pickup

Fort Bend County will start picking up debris from May’s severe weather and flooding on Monday, May 20, 2019.  This will give residents time to clean out their homes.  If your debris is not picked up right away, please be patient – your debris will be picked up.  The County will be doing three separate passes to pick up debris.

(If you live within the City of Sugar Land, the City will be doing its own debris pick up.  For debris pick up questions within the City of Sugar Land, please call the City or visit http://sugarlandtx.gov/1763/May-2019-Rain-Event for more information)

Notes:

  • Your debris must be placed at the curb
  • Refrigerators MUST be emptied before placing them at the curb
  • Put day to day trash in your normal trash pick up

Separating Your Debris Resources

Separating Your Debris Video: https://youtu.be/fko1kXHJ7ZM

Separating Your Debris Flyer (English): FBC Separating Your Debris Flyer – English

FBC Separando Sus Escombros Flyer (Spanish): FBC Separando Sus Escombros (Separating Your Debris) Flyer – Spanish

Separating Your Debris Flyer in English.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleanup Assistance Available

crisis cleanup logoResidents that need cleanup assistance due to the severe weather and flooding in May 2019 are encouraged to register their home with Crisis Cleanup by calling 844-965-1386. Crisis Cleanup is an online database used by local faith-based organizations and disaster relief agencies to coordinate cleanup efforts after a disaster. There are no guarantees for service, but all disaster survivors with cleanup needs are asked to register. Residents who are selected to receive cleanup assistance from a faith based or disaster relief organization will receive a call from the organization to schedule a date and time for assistance to be provided. The Crisis Cleanup line will be open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, through May 24, 2019.

Basic Needs Assistance – May 2019

This page lists some basic needs resources that may be available to Fort Bend residents who were affected by the May 2019 Severe Weather disaster.  Basic needs assistance can include food, water, shelter, financial assistance for basic living expenses.

United Way

As storms and heavy rainfall move through Fort Bend County during the month of May 2019, if you were impacted and need assistance, call 2-1-1/United Way Helpline to connect with available community resources.  2-1-1 will be able to refer you to local food pantries, shelters, and other resources as they are made available.

Social Services

  • Can assist with food, temporary emergency shelter, utilities,  medications and unmet needs.
  • For residents living in the east side of the county who need assistance, call 281-403-8050
  • For residents living in the west side of the county who need assistance, call 281-342-7300
  • https://www.fbchhs.org/social-services
  • 281-342-7300

Food Assistance

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry 

Helping Hands

Katy Christian Ministries 

  • Following an assessment by a case manager, Katy Christian Ministries may be able to provide emergency food assistance, clothing and or household items, appliances or furniture based on availability, cleaning supplies, and referrals
  • Provides services to North Richmond and Katy areas only
  • https://ktcm.org
  • 281-391-5261

Second Mile

  • Can help with food and household items as they are available
  • Services all of Fort Bend County
  • https://www.secondmile.org
  • 281-261-9199

 

Hope NOW Community Event – February 2, 2019

Still struggling after Harvey? Hope NOW is putting on an event on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10am-1pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond. The event is open to all affected by Hurricane Harvey, and will help connect Harvey-impacted homeowners with a variety of service providers assisting with long-term recovery. This includes Housing Counselors, Mortgage Servicers, Healthcare Providers, Legal Aid Services, Texas Department of Insurance, and more.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Family Life Center) is located at 507 South 4th St., Richmond, TX 77469.

Please click the link to view the event flyer for more information.  Hope NOW Community Event 2-2019

Housing Assistance Program Taking Applications Now!

If you were affected by Hurricane Harvey and still need help with home repairs, the Texas General Land Office has just launched a Housing Assistance Program.  This Housing Assistance Program is run by the General Land Office and provides the following types of assistance:

  • Repairing and rehabilitating homes
  • Reconstruction
  • Improving a damaged home so that it is stronger against natural disasters
  • Elevating homes above flood level
  • Temporary relocation assistance

This program is geared towards low-to-moderate income residents, although everyone is encouraged to apply.  The General Land Office will be reviewing all completed applications and will make determinations on a case-by-case basis.  The program is first-come, first serve and only available for a main home (primary residence).

You can apply online, fill out a paper application and mail it or drop it off at a regional office, or visit a homeowner assistance program regional office for an application and help with the application process.  The local housing assistance program regional office is located in Sugar Land at 1 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 200, Sugar Land TX 77478.  For more information about how to apply for the program and to check the status of your application, please visit http://recovery.texas.gov/individuals/programs/homeowner-assistance/lower-colorado/index.html

If you need any direct help with the application or have questions about this program, please email cdr@recovery.texas.gov or call 1-844-893-8937.

(As a side note, the General Land Office will be launching a separate program in the coming months geared towards reimbursing homeowners for home repairs following Hurricane Harvey.  As more information is made available, it will be shared.)