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GLO Disaster Recovery
Intergovernmental and Community Relations Monthly Newsletter
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On Friday, August 25, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., joined Jackson County leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony on $3,280,106 in flood mitigation projects to improve the drainage system in the city of La Ward.
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"We often like to say that we are the agency that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work for the people of Texas, and when it comes to disaster recovery, the GLO is the place to go."
- Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham joins comical kiddos in unboxing a family disaster preparedness evacuation kit
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When preparing your family disaster plan, don’t forget about your furry, finned, and feathered, friends!
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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Texas GLO celebrate completion of $2.7 million Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Facility in Chambers County
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The Texas GLO has helped rebuild more than 12,000 homes!
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GLO's Texas Back in Business has awarded more than $89 million to help 574 coastal businesses support 1,863 jobs!
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Sign up for the GLO Disaster Recovery Mailing List
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By the Numbers: Hurricane Harvey Recovery Programs
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Disaster Recovery Resources
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COMMISSIONER DAWN BUCKINGHAM JOINS COMICAL KIDDOS IN UNBOXING A FAMILY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVACUATION KIT |
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Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., joined by some of Texas’ cutest kids, is reminding families that “Back to School” planning should also include being prepared for disasters. In a new video release, Commissioner Buckingham helped children unpack a list of items they may need in case of an evacuation. The comical and educational video provides inspiration to help Texans build a family emergency go-bag when preparing students to head back to school.
“From fires to floods, being prepared and staying prepared can help you protect your family in case a disaster strikes,” Commissioner Buckingham said. “Including your children in your planning and preparations helps ensure the next generation will be ready for potential severe weather events. Plus, you just never know what they’ll say!”
Watch these comically clever kiddos help Commissioner Buckingham unbox a preparedness go bag:
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Whether excessive heat waves, powerful tornadoes or damaging hurricanes, it is important to be prepared to evacuate. Texas has had 372 declared disasters since 1953. Of Texas’ total declarations, more than 30% happened in August or later. Evacuations are more common than most may think, and few disasters come with a lot of warning time.
The GLO’s disaster preparedness outreach coincides with the Texas Comptroller’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, August 11-13, when Texans can save on many items they may include in their family’s go-bag, such as clothing, baby diapers, and face masks. For a complete list of eligible items, visit TxTaxHoliday.org.
The GLO encourages all Texans to prepare for hurricane season by doing the following:
- Know Your Risk - Sign up for your community’s emergency warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
- Make Your Evacuation Plan - Check with local officials about updated evacuation shelters for this year. Know where your family will meet up if you are separated and where you will stay. Pack a “go bag” including items you need to take with you if you evacuate. A “go bag” should be easy to carry and kept in a place where you can grab it quickly. Check with drivetexas.org to find routes near you. To find a shelter near you, download the FEMA app at fema.gov/mobile-app.
- Gather Supplies - Plan for your entire household including children, people with disabilities or access/functional needs, and pets.
- Secure Documents - Remember to secure copies of important personal documents. Filing for government assistance requires documentation. Be sure to keep documents in a secure location and take them with you if you need to evacuate. Place these documents in a waterproof bag and back them up on cloud storage or a thumb drive.
Download the GLO's Disaster Evacuation Checklist for more information. Texans can follow along on social media, watch the GLO’s preparedness tips on YouTube, and find resources for family and pet preparedness at www.recovery.texas.gov/preparedness.
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WHEN PREPARING YOUR FAMILY DISASTER PLAN, DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUR FURRY, FINNED, AND FEATHERED, FRIENDS!
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is again joined by some of Texas’ silliest kids to unbox items pets will need in case of an evacuation during a disaster. In this second video of a comical and educational series aimed at encouraging Texans to prepare for natural disasters, children remind Texans not to forget their furry, finned, and feathered friends.
“As you prepare your family’s emergency plan, evacuation routes, and go-bag, remember to pack a separate bag with everything your pets need if you have to leave home in a hurry,” Commissioner Buckingham said. “For many of us, our pets are an extension of our family so they should have a bag, too. This task is a great way to include children in your disaster preparedness planning, even if that means using dog bowls as drums!”
Watch these comically clever kiddos help Commissioner Buckingham unbox a pet evacuation go bag:
The GLO encourages all Texans to prepare for hurricane season by preparing an evacuation “go bag” for their pets, including the following:
- Each pet should have enough food and water to last them at least 3-7 days. Don’t forget to change out their food every 2 days
- If daily medication is required for your animal, be sure to have enough for at least two weeks and store them in an airtight container. In case of any injury to your pet, be sure to include a first-aid kit. Include the animal’s health and vaccinations record book with other documents.
- Bring copies of your animals’ registration papers, adoption information, or other records for each pet. Include pictures of your pets individually with you. This will help reunite you if your pet gets lost during an evacuation.
- Make sure your pet is microchipped, which provides the best chance for efficient reunification if you get separated during a disaster.
- You can begin preparing your livestock and horses for a natural disaster by maintaining an inventory, making sure animals have some type of identification, and planning evacuation arrangements.
Whether excessive heat waves, powerful tornadoes or damaging hurricanes, it is important to be prepared to evacuate. Texas has had 372 declared disasters since 1953. Of Texas’ total declarations, more than 30% happened in August or later. Evacuations are more common than most may think, and few disasters come with a lot of warning time.
Download the GLO's Disaster Evacuation Checklist for more information. Texans can follow along on social media, watch the GLO’s preparedness tips on YouTube, and find resources for family and pet preparedness at recovery.texas.gov/petprepared.
COMMISSIONER DAWN BUCKINGHAM AND TEXAS GLO CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF $2.7 MILLION HANKAMER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IN CHAMBERS COUNTY
THE TEXAS GLO HAS HELPED REBUILD MORE THAN 12,000 HOMES
GLO's TEXAS BACK IN BUSINESS HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $89 MILLION TO HELP COASTAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT 1,863 JOBS
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HARVEY RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAMS |
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(EXCLUDING HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY) |
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Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP)
$1.334 Billion
SUMMARY: State-administered repair program to rehabilitate or reconstruct homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: Texas homeowners with remaining Harvey Damage Repair needs.
Homes Completed: 5,636
*Please Note: Numbers as of
August 25, 2023
For more information CLICK HERE
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Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP) - COMPLETED
$100 Million
SUMMARY: State-administered reimbursement program for homeowners who used their personal savings or incurred personal debt to repair their homes that were damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
THIS PROGRAM SERVED: Texas homeowners who have conducted repairs to their homes.
Reimbursements Approved:
2,968 applicants for $86,136,050 total
*Please Note: Numbers as of
August 25, 2023
For more information CLICK HERE
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HARVEY RECOVERY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
(EXCLUDING HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY)
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Local Infrastructure
$413 Million
SUMMARY: Funds local government projects to repair local infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Can be used to match FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) infrastructure project funds.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: City and County Governments in federally declared counties with Hurricane Harvey damage to local infrastructure.
*This program is fully contracted.
Contracts Executed: 152
*Please Note: Numbers as of
August 25, 2023
For more information CLICK HERE
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Local Buyouts and Acquisitions (LBAP)
$275 Million
SUMMARY: Funds local government projects applications to buyout or acquire homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Can be used to match FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) buyout project funds.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: City and County governments in federally declared counties with real property buyout or acquisition needs.
*This program is fully contracted.
Contracts Executed: 47
*Please Note: Numbers as of
August 25, 2023
For more information CLICK HERE
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HARVEY RECOVERY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
(EXCLUDING HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY)
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Affordable Multifamily Rental Program (ARP)
$586 Million
SUMMARY: State-administered program that took applications from rental property owners to rehabilitate, reconstruct or newly construct affordable rental housing lost during Hurricane Harvey.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: Local rental property owners that own and rent out at least 8 units to replace units lost due to Hurricane Harvey.
Units are currently under construction.
*Please Note: Numbers as of
August 25, 2023
For more information CLICK HERE
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Economic Revitalization Program/TBIB (ERP)
$100 Million
SUMMARY: State-administered revitalization program that will provide financing to local small businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey in deferred forgivable loans for job creation or retention of LMI employees.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: Local small businesses that experienced economic losses and damage from Hurricane Harvey.
- Number of funds that have been awarded = $89,125,000
- Number of businesses served = 574
- Number of jobs supported = 1,843
*Please Note: Info as of August 25, 2023
For more information CLICK HERE
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Department of Homeland Security
Disaster Preparedness
Ready.gov
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DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES: |
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