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November 13, 2017

Disasters are traumatic events.  Know that you are not alone in what you are going through following Harvey.  Fort Bend Recovers is here to help you recover – not just your home, but your peace of mind as well.

Fort Bend Recovers is offering 3 FREE counseling sessions for Fort Bend County residents who were affected by Harvey or the floods of 2016.  Please call the Mental & Spiritual Health Helpline at 281-207-2505 to set up an appointment.

Fort Bend Recovers Services

October 23, 2017

Fort Bend Recovers is a collaborative network comprised of non-profit, faith based and government organizations working as long-term recovery partners to assist our community with disaster recovery efforts following the 2016 floods and Hurricane Harvey.

Services Available:

Emergency Basic Needs (food and emergency financial assistance) are available based upon verified financial need and other eligibility requirements. Contact 2-1-1 to find a location near you.

Free Mental Health Counseling is available to all affected individuals, children or families in Fort Bend County regardless of financial status. Call (281) 207-2505 to request a counselor in your area.

Long-Term Case Management Services are available to help residents develop disaster recovery plans and screen for other available services such as unmet needs assistance or home repair assistance. Case management is available to all affected households. Please call (281) 207-2555 to leave a message for a case management appointment. Due to high demand for services, all of our case managers are currently booked so there may be a wait for this service. If you need emergency basic or immediate needs like food or temporary housing, please call 2-1-1.

It is important to note that case managers require the following documentation in order to determine eligibility for additional services:

  • FEMA award or denial letter
  • Insurance claim determination letter (if applicable)
  • Proof of homeownership for those seeking home repair services
  • County/city damage assessment letter for residents located within the floodway or floodplain
  • Proof of income and/or financial need (pay statements, checking/savings information, etc.)
  • Must be Fort Bend County resident

Home Repair Assistance is available after FEMA, SBA and/or insurance determinations have been made for homeowners that qualify. Due to high demand for services and very limited financial resources, case managers will utilize the following eligibility/priority criteria:

  • Priority will be given to Fort Bend County residents that are low-income families with young children, seniors, veterans or people with disabilities.
  • Households must provide proof of income and demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Households must have exhausted all available personal resources (FEMA grants, flood insurance, personal resources/savings) or have a plan for how those resources will be utilized.
  • Funding is not available for home elevations or complete home rebuilds (reconstruction) at this time.
  • Homes must be the homeowner’s primary residence. Proof of ownership is required.
  • Funding is not available for rental property, business, nonprofit or church facilities.

Please note that in most cases, before assistance can be provided, FEMA determination letters and/or insurance claim notifications must be received by the resident. All applicants must meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria to be considered for approval. Contact Case Management at (281) 207-2555 for an appointment.

This is a long-term program and there may be a wait for services because the need is so great. Case managers and home repair assessors must complete in-depth assessments to determine eligibility and scope of work as part of the approval process. This process helps ensure that residents preserve any recovery assistance they have received while working to bridge the gap of unmet needs after all other available financial resources have been exhausted. We appreciate your patience as you wait to be contacted for an appointment.

Get more information by clicking on Fort Bend Recovers Case Management Flyer here.

Candlelight Vigil for Hope & Healing – October 10th!

October 10, 2017

In response to the devastating effects caused by Hurricane Harvey, Christ Church is holding a community “Candlelight Vigil for Hope and Healing” on their front steps on Tuesday, October 10th, beginning at 7 pm.  Everyone is Welcome!

 

The vigil will be held at Christ Church in Sugar Land at 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas 

 

For more information on the event visit christchurchsl.org

 

Contact a Case Manager

September 13, 2017

If you have been affected by Hurricane Harvey, a case manager can assist you through the recovery process.  Case managers can provide guidance and information for basic needs assistance, home repairs, spiritual or mental health counseling, and legal counsel.  Call the Case Management Helpline to get connected with a case manager.  The Spiritual and Mental Health Counseling Helpline is also available to help you cope through the affects of Hurricane Harvey.

Case Management Helpline: (281) 207-2555

Spiritual/Mental Health Helpline: (281) 207-2505

Get more information by clicking on Fort Bend Recovers Case Management Flyer here.

 

Airbnb Hosts Open Their Homes for Free for Harvey Survivors

September 9, 2017

https://www.airbnb.com/welcome/evacuees/hurricaneharveyevacuees

First, guests must create a free, verified Airbnb account or log into their current account. From there, guests visit the Airbnb Disaster Response page to view active events. Guests located in the affected area may view $0 listings by visiting the link above and clicking “Find shelter.”
There are also emergency shelters operating in Fort Bend County.

Información sobre la Ayuda de Refugio de Transición (TSA)

September 8, 2017

 FEMA puede proporcionar Asistencia de Refugio de Transición (TSA) a los solicitantes que no pueden regresar a su residencia primaria antes del desastre porque su hogar es inhabitable o inaccesible debido a un desastre declarado por el Presidente. TSA tiene la intención de reducir el número de sobrevivientes de desastres en refugios congregados por sobrevivientes de transición en alojamiento a corto plazo a través de pagos directos a los proveedores de alojamiento. TSA no cuenta para la cantidad máxima de asistencia del solicitante disponible bajo el Programa de Individuos y Hogares (IHP).

Bajo TSA, los sobrevivientes de desastres pueden ser elegibles para permanecer en un hotel o motel aprobado por un período limitado de tiempo y tienen el costo de la habitación y los impuestos cubiertos por FEMA. Para aquellos que son elegibles, FEMA autorizará y financiará, a través de pagos directos a hoteles / moteles participantes, el uso de hoteles / moteles como refugios de transición. El solicitante es responsable de todos los demás costos asociados con el alojamiento y los servicios, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, cargos incidentales o servicios tales como teléfono, servicio de habitaciones, comida, etc.

El período inicial de asistencia será de 5-14 (ajustable a 30 días, si es necesario) días a partir de la fecha de implementación de la TSA. FEMA puede extender este período de asistencia.

Los individuos y los hogares pueden ser elegibles para TSA, si :

  • Regístrese con FEMA para obtener ayuda
  • Aprobar la verificación de identidad y ciudadanía
  • Su residencia principal antes del desastre está ubicada en un área geográfica designada para TSA
  • Como resultado del desastre, son desplazados de su residencia primaria antes del desastre
  • No pueden obtener alojamiento a través de otra fuente

FEMA proporciona a los solicitantes elegibles acceso a una lista de hoteles aprobados en su área, y los solicitantes pueden optar por permanecer en cualquier hotel aprobado o instalación identificada por FEMA. La lista de hoteles aprobados está disponible en http://www.femaevachotels.com/index.php o en la línea de ayuda de FEMA. FEMA proporciona a los solicitantes acceso y necesidades funcionales asistencia adicional para localizar hoteles aprobados para satisfacer sus necesidades

FEMA basa la cantidad de TSA en la tarifa máxima de alojamiento más impuestos para la localidad, según lo identificado por la Administración de Servicios Generales (GSA).

Los solicitantes que no son elegibles para la Asistencia del IHP sólo pueden permanecer en el refugio de transición hasta que expire su intervalo de TSA. Aquellos individuos y hogares que no son elegibles para TSA serán referidos a agencias locales o organizaciones voluntarias para una posible asistencia.

Para obtener más información sobre la ayuda de transición al refugio visite

TSA Extention – January 16, 2018

 

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