Hurricane Beryl PSA 13 July 2024 07-13-2024
If you had ANY damage due to hurricane Beryl check out these resources for DISASTER ASSISTANCE!
NOTE: If you need assistance with any of these programs please reach out to Carolyn Gibson or Beverly Supak at the City Development Corporation of El Campo office: 979-543-6727 or visit us at
707 Fahrenthold in El Campo. All of our contact information and a copy of this PSA can be found on our website at http://elcampoeco.org/news_list.php. We have verified Wharton County's inclusion and eligibility in disaster assistance here: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/. The City Development Corporation wants to be you go-to for information and assistance, we are standing by to help you in any way we can!!
REMINDER: The Northside Education Center has public computers with wi-fi available Monday thru Friday. Come for a visit to cool down, charge your phones, or use the computers at NO CHARGE!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN OTHER AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AND COUNTIES.
DISASTER INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE LINKS:
SMALL BUSINESSES, FARMERS & RANCHERS, HOMEOWNERS, RENTERS, NON-PROFITS…you are all eligible for assistance for both physical and non-physical losses! https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4798
FIRST: All homeowners, renters, business owners, and those with agricultural losses should report disaster damages through the Individual Assistance – State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
Please, please make sure you report ALL OF YOUR damages to: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/
NOTE: DO YOUR PART! These surveys help emergency officials determine eligibility for federal disaster assistance for El Campo and Wharton County!!
Small businesses, renters, homeowners, private non-profits can NOW apply for SBA disaster loans. Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal found here: https://lending.sba.gov/
Wharton County is included in H-GAC's 13 county coverage. H-GAC has great information on their page: https://www.h-gac.com/funding with links to many disaster assistance programs. H-GAC’s Local Development Corporation also has additional business funding resources (not disaster related) here: https://www.hgaldc.com/
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits. DUA information can be found here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/unemployment-benefits/disaster-unemployment-assistance
