trymahjong Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 from the Cohen's enewsletterDear Friend,As our city continues to move forward towards recovery from last week's extreme storm events, several updates have become available for residents who have experienced flooding in their home or business.The federal government issued a Declaration of Disaster for Houston on Friday, May 29th. Now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is officially partnering with the City of Houston, residents may begin to register on the FEMA Disaster Assistance website so they may be considered for federal aid.Now that this process is in place, Mayor Parker will host two opportunities to discuss the flood recovery resources now available, which will take place tomorrow evening and the following evening. Representatives from FEMA will be available at both events to answer questions relating to the process for applying for federal assistance, information on their various resource programs, FEMA’s relief deployment scope and timeline, and more. The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, Office of Flood Management, Solid Waste Department, and many other recovery-related City departments and outside entities will also be present to answer questions.Flood Recovery Resources Town Halls:Wednesday, June 3, 20157:00PM – 8:30PMFondren Middle School6333 S. Braeswood Blvd, 77096Thursday, June 4, 20157:00PM – 8:30PMKey Middle School4000 Kelley St, 77026Both meetings will be available online via HTV.The Public Works and Engineering Department has created a Flood Repair Frequently Asked Questions document with information on how to determine whether your home is located in the floodplain (which impacts the requirements for repairs), how to obtain the appropriate permitting for repairs, how to obtain a Substantial Damage Determination letter (example) from the City of Houston (which is needed in some cases to apply for certain types of federal assistance), and more. Please also see their Notice Regarding Flood and Wind Event Repair Work.Please note: Residents whose homes are located in the floodplain must contact the City of Houston Flood Management Office (FMO) prior to making repairs. The FMO can be reached at (832) 394-8854 or via email at fmo@houstontx.gov. You may also visit the FMO in person at the Houston Permitting Center (Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 5:00PM).Mayor Parker's office has prepared some Tips for Cleaning and Sanitizing to prevent mold damage and food-related illnesses. Storm debris pickup is underway and all Solid Waste Department services (including trash, recycling, yard waste, and junk waste, unrelated to the storm events) have resumed their normal schedules.I hope to see you at the town hall events!Sincerely,Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Big question is whether the town hall meeting will get ugly with angry taxpayers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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