Commission to Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 18
"Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms that brought out the very best in people. Six months after the storm's devastation, we remain grateful for the lives saved, thankful for all who came to our aid, and focused on rebuilding Texas, even stronger than before. No force of nature is more powerful than Texans helping Texans. Together, we are #TexasStrong.
Governor
Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas
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* The Commission to Rebuild Texas launched a Recovery Tracker showing how hurricane recovery funds are being used. "As the state continues to receive federal aid and devote necessary resources to our recovery efforts, it is important that Texans know where this money is going," said
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* The Governor also met with the Commanding General of the
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Individual Assistance
* Current individual assistance numbers are now posted on rebuildtexas.today/recovery-tracker.
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Housing
* Current housing numbers are now posted on rebuildtexas.today/recovery-tracker.
* TexasRebuilds.com is the housing information resource for individuals and communities.
* Follow Twitter.com/TXGLO for pictures of move-in days and updates on housing recovery.
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* Flood insurance must be maintained to qualify for federal assistance in the future. NFIP policyholders with questions may call 800-621-3362, Mon. to Sat.,
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Texans Helping Texans
* Director's Award: Thanks to quick action, keen instincts and skilled rescue efforts, many lives were saved during the historic disaster.
* Director's Citation: DPS' Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) activated search and rescue helicopters and, along with other DPS and state assets, quickly responded to the impacted counties. The AOD crews began hoisting isolated persons and those in need of immediate medical attention from rooftops and vehicles, and were responsible for rescuing 244 people while logging more than 275 hours of flying. At one point, more than 125 rescue helicopters from 10 different entities, including state, local and federal assets, were engaged in rescue efforts.
Director's Citation: In the days leading up to Hurricane Harvey's landfall, DPS' Tactical Marine Unit (TMU) staff coordinated and moved state assets to safe locations. The TMU conducted search and rescue operations in the
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