As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. There are several ways Texans who were affected by Hurricane Beryl can provide this information. Ownership Homeowners may provide official documentation such as: The original […]
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Rotary Club of Katy Grants $25,000 to Local Charities
Katy, Texas – In a heartwarming luncheon at The Club at Falcon Point, the Rotary Club of Katy demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community service by distributing $25,000 in grant money to six local charities. This generous act of giving […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Wharton County July 28
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Wharton County July 28 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center location Wharton Civic Center 1924 N. Fulton St. Wharton, TX, 77488 The center operates from 7 a.m. […]
Schedule Change for Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas
All Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Texas will operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays, effective July 29. The centers help Texans with recovery from two disasters, Hurricane Beryl and the April […]
Play the Galveston Island Bucket List Game and Enjoy the Waning Days of Summer
Galveston Island, Texas (July 26, 2024) — The sun is setting on the summer months. Make the most of the remaining days of the season with a trip to Galveston Island and participate in the Galveston Island Back-to-School Bucket List scavenger […]
Thousands of Katy ISD Students Receive Services Throughout the Summer
KATY, TX [July 26, 2024] – The fall semester may be about to launch, but in Katy ISD, learning has been year around. This summer, over 18,000 students participated in the District’s Katy Summer Academic Term (KSAT), or specialized instruction […]
Office of Operations and Technology Services Receives First Place Award from Esri
The award-winning project focuses on identifying and addressing maternity care deserts HOUSTON – The Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Office of Operations and Technology Services (OTS) has been honored with being voted first place in the Mapper’s Choice category at the 2024 […]
Texans May Be Eligible for FEMA Sheltering in Hotels After Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –FEMA has approved Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Texans displaced by Hurricane Beryl in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties. Activation of the program is […]
“CLIFFORD TAKES A RIDE” BOOK READING FOCUSING ON SUMMER CAR SAFETY
Plus, free books, t-shirts and toys! TUESDAY, July 30 at 10 a.m. (Pre-registration required) Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land WHAT: You’re invited to learn about summer car safety during an interactive reading of the all-new “Clifford Takes a Ride” […]
Seven People in Harris County Infected with West Nile Virus, 520 Mosquito Samples Test Positive
Protect yourself and your loved ones! Mosquito season is in full swing! HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division has identified a significant increase in West Nile virus (WNV), with 520 positive mosquito samples across 168 of […]
