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:  Health and Human Services

Need help and do not know where to go?

2-1-1 Texas  helps you find free information on services in your area providing:

* Food
* Shelter
* Rent assistance
* Utility bill assistance
* Counseling
* Child care
* After-school programs
* Senior services
* Disaster relief
* and other programs in your area

Hurricane Disaster Preparedness – Have You Registered?

If you will need help evacuating in the event of a hurricane, you can now register in advance for a ride.

To Register dial 2-1-1. After your language selection, choose option 4.

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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

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

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