Winter Storm 2021 Disaster Recovery

As experts in recovery efforts, Alexander JFS is here to help you and your family. Alexander JFS serves as a resource for all residents, of all faiths and backgrounds, living in the zip codes of the service area map as well as the broader Jewish community.

Harris County has the following resources immediately available:
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• ‍Winter Weather Resources - including boil water notices and outage information.
• Food & Water Assistance ‍
• Houston Emergency Operations Center‍
• Harris County Public Health‍
• Text freeze to 888777 for updates
  

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FEMA Individual Assistant grants are now available for shelter, food and other basic needs. Apply online or call (800) 621-3362. Additional resources include: 

• Learn more about what FEMA can do for you
• Navigating FEMA
• Disaster Insurance Guide and Steps to Take with Insurance

• Avoiding Contractor Fraud and Home Repair Fraud

• Contractor Fraud Checklist

• Steps to take Now
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Additional Resources:  

United Way of Greater Houston's After the Storm Guide.

Learn more about your rights as a renter

SNAP customers can request a benefit replacement for food lost or damaged due to the storm; learn more here.

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Additional resources are available at the United Way of Greater Houston's After the Storm Guide.