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   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. 		  
   
   Are You Ready?: An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: FEMA 		  
   
   Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Facility Victim Program 		  
   
   Citizenship Status and Eligibility for Federal Disaster Assistance (Separate Website)
Homeowners, renters and business owners who were directly affected by Hurricane Alex are urged to seek disaster assistance regardless of their citizenship status, say officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
By: FEMA 		  
   
   Disaster Victim Information: Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 		  
   
   Disaster Victim Information: Rights & Remedies as a Renter This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 		  
   
   Disaster-Related Fraud
A disaster can lure crooked building contractors and public insurance adjusters. They?ll try to exploit the confusion and emergency conditions and swindle you and your insurance company.
By: Texas Department of Insurance 		  
   
   Emergency Preparedness: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. (Separate Website)
Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. 		  
   
   FEMA Disaster Guide
In Texas, the following were declared disaster areas between September 4 through 6, 2011: Disaster No. 2965, Bear Creek Fire Disaster No. 2964, Texas Riley Road Fire Disaster No. 2963, Texas Moonglow Fire Disaster No. 2962, Texas Tamina Fire Disaster No. 2960, Texas Steiner Ranch Fire Disaster No. 2959, Texas Pedernales Bend Fire Disaster No. 2958, Texas Bastrop County Fire Complex
By: FEMA 		  
   
   FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Fact Sheet This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: FEMA 		  
   
   Free Legal Aid to Wildfire Victims This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Lone Star Legal Aid 		  
   
   Home Repair Fraud After Disaster

By: Lone Star Legal Aid
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   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Hurricane Preparedness Planning for Businesses This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Texas Department of Public Safety 		  
   
   Hurricane Recovery Resources (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 		  
   
   Hurricane Storm Center (Separate Website)

By: Office of the Governor Rick Perry 		  
   
   Immigrant Disaster Assistance This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
The information provided is for families with members who are not U.S. citizens. 		  
   
   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   Locate and Apply for Disaster Relief (Separate Website)
What is DisasterAssistance.gov? From the website: Provides disaster assistance information from the U.S. Government. Details over 60 different forms of assistance from 17 federal agencies. Reduces the number of forms to file and shortens the time to apply.
By: DisasterAssistance.gov 		  
   
   National Flood Insurance Fact Sheet This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
"The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was established with the passage of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The NFIP is a federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase flood insurance as protection against flood losses, while requiring State and local governments to enforce floodplain management ordinances that reduce future flood damages. Over 20,300 communities participate in the NFIP."
By: FEMA 		  
   
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