DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective on November 15, 2019, for Harris County, TX. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low to moderate, or high-risk flood zone. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation.  Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event.“Keep in mind,” states FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson,...

May 5-11 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week AUSTIN, Texas — Hurricane season is just around the corner. Don’t wait for a dangerous storm to bear down on you before preparing your home and family. Know where to go: Talk with your family so you know how to find each other if you need to evacuate. Remember, phone service may be unavailable. Grab what you need: If disaster strikes, you won’t have time to gather all the items you’ll need to ride out the storm. Prepare an emergency kit now. Include water, food...

Give your coverage time to kick in before hurricane season starts June 1  AUSTIN, Texas — If you live in a coastal area and don’t have flood insurance, now is the time to act. There are only 30 days until hurricane season, and most policies take 30 days to become effective. Homeowners and renters policies are great for what they cover — but they rarely include any damage from flooding.  After Hurricane Harvey, about 92,000 Texans received flood insurance payouts, bringing an estimated $8.92 billion for those survivors. Many Texans without flood...

 AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $1.2 million to the Port Aransas Independent School District to repair Port Aransas High School following Hurricane Harvey.  The school sustained damage to interior rooms and to the exterior of the building from Harvey’s wind-driven rain and storm surge. This grant reimburses the school district for repairs to its classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, gym, locker rooms and library as well as repairs to its concrete stucco ceilings, signage, light fixtures and brick veneer siding. The total cost of the repairs was...

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