Hurricane Beryl Recovery Update

Dear District K Neighbors,

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe. In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Our City and the Greater Houston area have endured significant trials, with many neighborhoods still experiencing power outages and a dire need for essential supplies. Some homes have also suffered extensive damage. Rest assured, the City of Houston, in partnership with county, state, and federal agencies, is committed to providing the necessary assistance. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Providing Cooling and Charging Centers
  • Free transportation to Cooling Centers
  • Ice, water and food distribution
  • Debris removal and clean-up operations

We understand that many residents are still without power and may be for several more days. It’s crucial to prioritize your safety and comfort in this hot weather, maintain communication with neighbors and emergency services, and make sure you have enough food, water and essential supplies.

For a full list of cooling centers, please visit the Houston Office of Emergency Management’s website.

FEMA has approved our request for individual assistance. This means residents can get help with temporary housing, emergency home repairs, personal property losses, disaster legal services, disaster unemployment assistance, and related medical, dental, and funeral expenses.

To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, visit disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

Please share this information with neighbors who might need it. If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the District K office.

Thank you to everyone helping with debris cleanup in the district. We’ll keep sharing updates as we have them.

If you need help, contact us at DistrictK@houstontx.gov.Stay safe!

In service,

Martha

 

Over 600 Served at District K Event!

 
Yesterday we celebrated several neighborhoods in District K regaining power. While some are still without power, our CenterPoint representative assured me that crews will be out again today, aiming to restore 80% of customers by Sunday.

We also served over 600 people at our District K Food and Water Distribution event. A big thank you to our amazing volunteers and partners: Walmart, The Food Bank, Hiram Clarke Storefront Association, Cruise – Autonomous Vehicles, and Career and Recovery volunteers. Your efforts made this event a success!

 

Community Food Distribution

 

Help is Available!

Don’t forget to take photos of any damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. These photos are crucial for FEMA’s assessment process. To ensure eligibility, report all property damages to the State of Texas using the iSTAT tool at damage.tdem.texas.gov.