Harris County Homeowner Disaster Recovery Program

05/03/2021

Make plans to attend the Rental Assistance and Legal Aid drive-through event. See flyer below for details.

08/26/2020

LAURA UPDATE 05 082620

LAURA UPDATE 05 082620

08/26/2020

Harris County Homeowner Disaster Recovery Program updated their address.

Harris County Homeowner Disaster Recovery Program updated their address.

08/26/2020

03/17/2020

Photos from Harris County Community Services Department- HCCSD's post

03/16/2020

HISD Offers Curbside Pickup Service for Food

Meal distribution sites are open throughout the HISD service area. Families are encouraged to bring their own bags, totes, or other storage when visiting meal distribution locations. Distribution will take place outside in the parking lot at the following locations:

Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 9 a.m. – noon
Wisdom High School, 6529 Beverly Hill St., 9 a.m. – noon
Kashmere High School, 6900 Wileyvale Road, 1 – 4 p.m.
Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Drive, 1 – 4 p.m.
Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 3 – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Bonham Elementary School, 8302 Braes River Drive, 9 a.m. – noon
Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Road, 9 a.m. – noon
Furr High School, 520 Mercury Drive, 9 a.m. – noon
Jane Long Academy, 6501 Bellaire Blvd., 1 – 4 p.m.
Kelso Elementary School, 5800 Southmund St., 1 – 4 p.m.
Mitchell Elementary School, 10900 Gulfdale Drive, 1 – 4 p.m.
Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 1 – 4 p.m.
Sam Houston High School, 9400 Irvington Blvd., 1 – 4 p.m.
Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34th St., 3 – 6 p.m.
Westbury High School, 11911 Chimney Rock Road, 3 – 6 p.m.
Wheatley High School, 4801 Providence St., 3 – 6 p.m

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Ashford Elementary School, 1815 Shannon Valley Drive, 9 a.m. – noon
Austin High School, 1700 Dumble St., 9 a.m. – noon
Clifton Middle School, 6001 Golden Forest Drive, 9 a.m. – noon
Cullen Middle School, 6900 Scott St., 9 a.m. – noon
Sharpstown High School, 7504 Bissonnet St., 1 – 4 p.m.
Sterling High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 1 – 4 p.m.
Tinsley Elementary School, 11035 Bob White Drive, 1 – 4 p.m.
Wesley Elementary School, 800 Dillard St., 3 – 6 p.m.
Worthing High School, 9215 Scott St., 3 – 6 p.m.
Yates High School, 3650 Alabama St., 3 – 6 p.m.

Friday, March 20, 2020

Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 9 a.m. – noon
Black Middle School, 1575 Chantilly Lane, 9 a.m. – noon
Booker T. Washington High School, 4204 Yale St., 9 a.m. – noon
Burbank Middle School, 315 Berry Road, 9 a.m. – noon
Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Drive, 1 – 4 p.m.
Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 1 – 4 p.m.
Henry Middle School, 10702 E. Hardy Road, 1 – 4 p.m.
Jones Futures Academy, 7414 St. Lo Road, 3 – 6 p.m.
Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., 3 – 6 p.m.
North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Drive, 3 – 6 p.m.

02/28/2020

🚨Calling ALL 1st time Home Buyers!!!🚨

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02/28/2020

🚨Calling ALL 1st time Home Buyers!!!🚨

🚨Calling ALL 1st time Home Buyers!!!🚨

01/15/2020

Family Receives Reimbursement Check from Harris County

See the stories of Harris County Residents who have received reimbursement checks through Project Recovery.

If you were affected by Hurricane Harvey, reach out for assistance like the family you saw in this video. You can get back on your feet with our recovery programs.
For more information on how to get help, go to www.harrisrecovery.org or call 832-927-4961.

01/15/2020

Harris County (CSD) - Disaster Recovery Stories

See the stories of Harris County Residents who have received reimbursement checks through Project Recovery.

If you were affected by Hurricane Harvey, reach out for assistance like the families you see in these videos. You can get back on your feet with our recovery programs.
For more information on how to get help, go to www.harrisrecovery.org or call 832-927-4961.

If you were affected by Hurricane Harvey, reach out for assistance like the families you saw in this video. You can get back on your feet with our recovery p...

12/11/2019

Tune in to Fox 26 on Thursday, December 12th, 2019 at 6:30 a.m. as Harris County Community Services Department teams up with Fox 26 to spread holiday cheer to one area family as part of Fox 26’s 12 days of Christmas giveaways.

11/11/2019

Disaster assistance

The DRC located at Harris County Social Services will remain open in Harris County to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Imelda. The DRC will operate on a limited schedule of 8am-12pm on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Residents can continue to apply for assistance through December 3rd.

Harris County Social Services
9418 Jensen Drive, Houston TX 77093
OPEN, 8AM-6PM, MONDAY-SATURDAY*
(*8AM-12PM MONDAY 11/11/19)

Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), local and state agencies will be at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans.

Low Interest disaster loans from SBA are also available to businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to cover residential and business losses because of Imelda. Applicants can visit the DRC for one-on-one assistance, or contact SBA:
ONLINE: SBA.gov/disaster
PHONE: 800-659-2955
Most applicants for SBA will need to apply for FEMA assistance with BEFORE applying with SBA. See instructions above.

Resource Navigators are available to provide additional resources at 832.927.4955 or send an email to [email protected].

The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.

11/11/2019

Happy Veterans Day!

11/04/2019

Harris County Residents

The Community Services Department offers a Home Repair Program for those 62 or older or who have someone with a documented disability in the home. Repairs cover both Minor and Major renovations; including roof repair/replacement, handicap accessibility improvements, mechanical, electrical, and weatherization and plumbing. Septic or Water Well may also be available. All programs are grant funded.

For more information please call a Resource Navigator at
(832) 927-4955 ore send an email to [email protected]

10/31/2019

Disaster Recovery Center Changes Hours Starting Sunday, November 3, 2019

Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) remain open in Harris County to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Imelda. Starting on Sunday 11/3/19, both locations will be open from
8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday. All DRC Locations will operate on a limited schedule of 8am-12pm on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

LOCATIONS

IT May Community Center
2100 Wolf Road
Huffman, TX 77336

Harris County Social Services
9418 Jensen Drive
Houston TX, 77093

Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), local and state agencies will be at the centers to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. Even though DRCs may be limiting hours, residents can continue to apply for assistance through December 3rd.

10/29/2019

Were you affected by Imelda?

If you or someone you know were affected by Tropical Storm Imelda please stop by and visit FEMA at a DRC.

Harris County residents can apply for individual assistance through FEMA's Individuals and Household Program (IHP), which provides financial help and/or direct services to survivors, including assistance with housing or other disaster-related needs. Survivors can also inquire about additional non-federal services that may be available.

TWO Locations have been set up to assist residents:

Harris County Social Services Building
9418 Jensen Drive
Houston, TX 77093

IT May Community Center
2100 Wolf Road
Huffman, TX 77336

Both locations are open from 7AM-7PM SEVEN days a Week.

09/21/2019

Harris County Disaster Recovery Resources

Were You Affected by the September 2019 Floods?

Harris County Opens Local Recovery Centers from Monday, September 23, 2019 to Saturday, October 5, 2019

Hours: Monday-Friday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Locations:
Kingwood United Methodist Church
1799 Woodland Hills Drive, Rm K 105
Kingwood, TX 77339

Grayson Community Center
13828 Corpus Christi St.
Houston, TX 77015

For additional information, visit https://harriscountydisasterrecoveryresources.com/

Find what you need, when you need it!

09/11/2019

harrisrecovery.org

The County is hosting a Reimbursement Application Workshop

If you are a Harris County Resident and your home was flooded by Hurricane Harvey, grab you receipts and required documents and come visit us on one of the Saturdays and locations listed below. This event is open to Harris County Residents ONLY. If your water bill is paid with the City of Houston, you DO NOT qualify for Harris County, and need to contact the City of Houston. For a list of requirements please
https://harrisrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/21340r5_HAPChecklist-HC.pdf
Walk-Ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred. This is an “INTAKE” event only. Eligibility is to be determined.

Please call 832.927.4955 to book your time slot now.

Saturday, September 14, 2019
8410 Lantern Point (near NRG Stadium)
9418 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77093
14700 FM 2100 STE. 2 Crosby, TX 77532

Saturday, September 21, 2019
8410 Lantern Point (near NRG Stadium)
9418 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77093
14700 FM 2100 STE. 2 Crosby, TX 77532

Saturday, September 28, 2019
8410 Lantern Point (near NRG Stadium)
9418 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77093
14700 FM 2100 STE. 2 Crosby, TX 77532

Saturday October 5, 2019
8410 Lantern Point (near NRG Stadium)
9418 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77093
14700 FM 2100 STE. 2 Crosby, TX 77532

07/17/2019

www.readyharris.org

SBA Loans Available for Kingwood Residents & Businesses Affected by the May 7-8, 2019 Storm

If your home or business flooded during the recent May storm, the SBA now offers low-interest long-term loans. For more information, please visit https://www.readyharris.org/SBA-loans-assistance

06/04/2019

04/17/2019

Home

Saturday April 13,2019 was the official launch of Harris County Project Recovery-Harvey. Harris County residents, inside Harris County, but outside Houston city limits are now able to visit four Intake Center Locations:

13101 Northwest Freeway, Suite 215 Houston, TX 77040
12941 North Freeway Suite 600 Houston, TX 77060
14700 FM 2100 Suite 2 Crosby, TX 77532
3315 Burke Road, Suite 204 Pasadena, TX 77504

Staff is available Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm, and Saturday from 9am-3pm.

You may also complete an application on www.harrisrecovery.org or call (832) 972-4961

Were you affected by Hurricane Harvey or the floods of 2015 and 2016? YES and I live in HOUSTON YES and I live in HARRIS COUNTY

04/16/2019

Congratulations to Harris County Office of Emergency Management and Harris County Flood Control for winning the 2019 Texas Department of Emergency Management Partnership Award.

04/15/2019

Home

Saturday April 13,2019 was the official launch of Harris County Project Recovery-Harvey. Harris County residents, inside Harris County, but outside Houston city limits are now able to visit four Intake Center Locations:

13101 Northwest Freeway, Suite 215 Houston, TX 77040
12941 North Freeway Suite 60 Houston, TX 77060
14700 FM 2100 Suite 2A&2B Crosby, TX 77532
3315 Burke Road, Suite 204 Pasadena, TX 77504

Staff is available Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm, and Saturday from 9am-3pm.

You may also complete an application on www.harrisrecovery.org or call (832) 972-4961

Were you affected by Hurricane Harvey or the floods of 2015 and 2016? YES and I live in HOUSTON YES and I live in HARRIS COUNTY

10/18/2018

Web Survey and Questionnaire Tool - SurveyShare.com

2019-2023 Consolidated Plan General Public Survey

To all Non-Profits, Governmental Bodies and the Public in Harris County:

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) is developing the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, which will outline the community development and housing needs of Harris County for the next five years.

As part of the public participation and planning process, we are soliciting input from individuals and service providers though a General Public Survey over the next few weeks. The input you provide is essential in helping shape the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan and helps us determine the activities that will be funded in the areas of Housing, Infrastructure, Neighborhood Services and Facilities, and Community and Homeless Services. We are relying on your personal and professional insight to identify funding gaps and develop methods to address those gaps.

Any help and information you provide is greatly appreciated and will contribute towards developing the five-year goals and strategies and objectives of the Consolidated Plan for Harris County.

Please complete the survey and feel free to pass it on to other employees, partner organizations and individuals you serve.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing back from you. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

The English survey can be accessed through the following link: http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYAMY9B

The Spanish survey can be accessed through the following link: http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYAMIGD

Thank you.

SurveyShare will not use your e-mail addresses, other than in the administration of this survey. Your e-mail address will not be shared or sold to others. It will not be used for any marketing purposes, and you will not receive any e-mail from SurveyShare.

09/06/2017

HarrisCounty

For information on Harris County Disaster Network, please visit us at www.harrisrecovery.org

In the event of a disaster or other emergency, this is your information hub for the weeks and months after the immediate emergency passes and recovery begins. If the emergency creates the need for shelters, food and water distribution or longer term housing we’ll do our best to point you in the righ...

05/31/2013

Hurricane Season is from June 1-November 30, 2013. The NOAA forecasted an active season. Do you know your evacuation route? See map attached.

05/30/2013

Hurricane season starts June 1, 2013

To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures:
•To begin preparing, build an emergency kit and consider a family communications plan.
•Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted.
•Identify levees and dams in your area and determine whether they pose a hazard to you.
•Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground. Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.
•Make plans to secure your property:
•Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.
•Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.
•Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.
•Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
•Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.
•Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
•Install a generator for emergencies.

05/28/2013

Don't forget the Hurricane Workshop is this Saturday, June 1, 2013. Find out more at www.HurricaneWorkshop.com

05/24/2013

http://www.hurricaneworkshop.com/

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasted an active hurricane season June - November 2013. Begin preparations by registering for the 2013 Hurricane Workshop which will be held June 1, 2013 from 10AM - 3PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Register at www.hurricaneworkshop.com

08/22/2012

We are experiencing an increase in West Nile Virus in Harris County and throughout Texas. Protect yourself with the 4 D's:

06/21/2012

Around the tropics: Tracking Chris and that Gulf disturbance | SciGuy | a Chron.com blog

Head's up, Houston. While Tropical Storm Chris in the Atlantic Ocean is no threat to land, forecasters are watching a disturbance in the Caribbean - and moving into the Gulf of Mexico that could develop into a tropical depression or storm in the next 48 hours.

Eric "SciGuy" Berger has the details.

http://blog.chron.com/sciguy/2012/06/around-the-tropics-tracking-chris-and-that-gulf-disturbance/

And Like his page at http://facebook.com/ericbergersciguy

Around the tropics: Tracking Chris and that Gulf disturbance

05/24/2012

2012 Hurricane Workshop :: Home Page

Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Free Family Hurricane Preparedness Event. The 2012 Hurricane Workshop will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the George R. Brown, Hall B. Learn about hurricane predictions and preparedness. Lots of information and free items are provided. You can register at the event to win a generator.
For more information, visit http://hurricaneworkshop.com/default.asp

Save the date for the 2012 Hurricane Workshop! Saturday, June 9, 2012 10 a.m - 3 p.m. George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A. Google map