Additional Recovery Resources Continue to Be Made Available at
ReadyHarris.org
Today, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced additional recovery resources available to survivors
of Tropical Storm Imelda. On Monday, Sept 23, two Local Recovery Centers will open to provide residents an additional way to learn about various recovery programs that may be able to assist them in their recovery efforts. The Recovery Centers will be open
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays. The Recovery Centers will be located at:
Kingwood United Methodist Church
1799 Woodland Hills Drive, Rm K 105
Kingwood, TX 77339
Grayson Community Center
13828 Corpus Christie St.
Houston, TX
77015
At the LRCs, staff will be available to answer specific questions about recovery programs and resources.
This includes information about where residents can find access to food and temporary housing, support for cleanup and debris removal, legal services and guidance on how to file insurance claims. The Centers will be staffed by representatives of the Harris
County Community Services Department and a wide array of non-profit organizations supporting the recovery including the Red Cross and Baker Ripley. Please note it is not necessary for residents to visit an LRC for access to recovery information. Recovery resources
and information continue to be available at ReadyHarris.org.
“As we begin our recovery from Tropical Storm Imelda, we want to make sure survivors have all the information
they need to recover as quickly as possible,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. “We know recovering from disasters is never easy, but what we can do is make sure we’re doing everything possible to help residents navigate the wide array of resources being
made available by our community. If you or someone you know needs help, we encourage you to visit the Local Recovery Center near you or visit
ReadyHarris.org.”
In addition to the LRCs opening on Monday, additional resources continue to become online, including
support for residential cleanup. Residents who need cleanup assistance are encouraged to register their home with Crisis Cleanup by calling 844-451-1954. Crisis Cleanup is an online database used by local faith based organizations and disaster relief agencies
to coordinate cleanup efforts after a disaster. There are no guarantees for service but all disaster survivors with cleanup needs are asked to register. The Crisis Cleanup line will be open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Residents can also call 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, to leave a message and receive a call back.
Yesterday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also established the Imelda Assistance Fund for residents who want to help the recovery effort. The fund was established to meet the needs of those who have suffered damage during Tropical Storm Imelda and the flooding that followed. To learn more and to donate to the Imelda Assistance Fund, please go to ReadyHarris.org.
