Commission to Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 4
Day in and day out as our fellow Texans work to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey's devastation, we are reminded that our lives are not measured by how we are challenged but by how we respond to those challenges. In our classrooms and communities, we are seeing challenges conquered through incredible teamwork. I appreciate the leadership of our congressional delegation in
The eyes of the nation and the world are on us. And
Governor
Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas
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* As the Commission continues working directly with all county judges and mayors to secure funding and resources requested by those local officials,
* Commissioner
* TDEM set a deadline of
* TCEQ has made contact with 1,743 wastewater treatment plants in the impacted counties; of those, seven are inoperable. EPA and TCEQ assistance teams are working directly with system operators to expedite repairs.
* Urban Forest Strike Teams from
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* With funding approved last legislative session, the
Individual Assistance
* 858,716 individual assistance applications have been received by
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* Just over 1,000 displaced Texans remain in seven shelters; 22,032 individuals are taking advantage of
* More than 84,032 individuals have visited
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* The
Housing
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* GLO has also been in direct communication with Councils of Governments and local officials on next steps.
* www.TexasRebuilds.com is the housing information source for individuals and communities.
Jobs
* In response to
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* The deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in the 39 counties in the presidential disaster declaration is extended to
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* SBA has opened five Business Recovery Centers in
Schools
* Rebuild Texas Commissioner Sharp and Commissioner of Education
* Commissioner Morath testified before the
* TEA has filed a request with the
Cutting Red Tape
* At the Governor's direction, replacement fees are waived for copies of birth certificates for Texans impacted by Harvey. Apply by mail or in person at the DSHS Austin office. By mail: Indicate county of residence; write "Hurricane Harvey Relief" at the top of the application; include a copy of identification.
* Donations to the
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