WINTER STORM URI RESOURCES

Many businesses and families across Houston and Texas are still feeling the effects of Winter Storm Uri. Below is a list of helpful resources:

Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund

The Fund focuses on grantmaking to local nonprofits that meet unmet needs of families who need additional help to recover, including help with plumbing and home repairs, temporary housing, and other basic needs relief. Visit https:// winterstormrelieffund.org/.

FEMA Emergency Aid for Homes and Businesses

FEMA Assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Visit www.disasterassistance.gov/.

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster. Visit https://disasterloanassistance.sba. gov/ela/s/ to learn more.

Small Business Disaster Recovery Guide

The U.S. Chamber Foundation offers 10 tips for recovery after a disaster. These tips include creating communication strategy, cultivating partnerships in the community with businesses, government, and nonprofits, and tracking recovery. Visit https://www. uschamberfoundation.org/sites/default/ files/media-uploads/USCCF_SBDR_ QuickGuide_v5.pdf for more details.

Property Damage Insurance Claims Guide

Texas Department of Insurance has put together tips on how to report property damages to your insurance agency and how to avoid scams. Visit www.tdi.texas. gov/news/2021/tdi02182021.html.

Useful Resources to Assist Your Business Growth

Hello Alice helps business owners discover what they need to grow their businesses by connecting them to funding, opportunities, and experts – all for free. Visit https://helloalice.com/.

Public Utility Commission of Texas - Consumer Resources

The Public Utility Commission of Texas regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities. Visit www.puc.texas.gov/ consumer/Default.aspx to get assistance in paying your bill and to access the Electric Outage Reporting Procedures.

Find Your Local Foodbank Per ZIP Code

Visit https://www.feedingtexas.org/gethelp/ to find free groceries near your home, and sign up for nutrition benefits like SNAP (food stamps).

Safety Steps for Winter Storms

The American Red Cross offers guidance on how to prevent and thaw frozen pipes, operate a generator and what you should do if the power is out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/about-us/ news-and-events/news/2021/winterweather-can-be-dangerous-how-to-staysafe.html.

Texas A&M After a Disaster Guidebook

This disaster recovery guide provides simple information on how individuals, families and businesses can recover from a disaster. Visit https://texashelp. tamu.edu/browse/disaster-recoveryinformation/after-a-disaster/.