Source:  Texas Attorney General

Many Texans make generous donations to charitable organizations when disaster strikes. Before reaching for their wallets to provide much-needed financial support for recovery efforts in Haiti, Texans should ask questions and check the facts. By doing a little research, well-meaning Texans can ensure their dollars actually help the recovery effort – and don’t end up in the hands of a scam artist seeking to capitalize on a tragedy.

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Source:  FEMA

This article was originally posted for the North Dakota severe storms and flooding, but can be used for any disaster.

It offers advice on completing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) packet and to register with FEMA even if you have insurance.

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Another article that explains that SBA Disaster Loans are not just for Businesses.

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Source(s): FEMA

Only two weeks remain for homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike and live in one of the 34 counties designated for federal and state assistance to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

State and federal officials are urging anyone who still needs to register to do so before the registration deadline of Nov. 12.

“The deadline is only two weeks away and we don’t want anyone with disaster damages to miss this opportunity for assistance,” said State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun. “Register, get into the FEMA system and let’s find out what you are eligible for.”

There are two ways to register: log on to www.fema.gov or call FEMA’s toll free number, 1-800-621-3362, or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing impaired. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. Residents should register only once; duplicate registrations may cause delays in the delivery of assistance.

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Source(s): FEMA

View the steps to apply for disaster assistance outlined by FEMA.

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Source(s): FEMA

The presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Ike has been amended to add an additional 30 days to the 100 percent funding period for emergency protective measures and debris removal, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today.

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Source(s): FEMA

Federal grants are only one form of disaster assistance available to Texas residents recovering from Hurricane Ike. In fact, the bulk of disaster repair and replacement funds come from loans provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Source(s): FEMA

Texas renters who suffered damage to their residences from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for disaster assistance.

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Source(s): FEMA

State and federal officials who are helping Texans recover from Hurricane Ike have some tips to speed disaster aid.

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