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4. Receiving Disaster Assistance Texas Health & Human Services

General Disaster Assistance Information
Food
When a disaster strikes, HHSC will work with the federal government to make sure services such as SNAP food benefits remain available to our clients. In addition to administering Disaster SNAP, you might be able to get benefits early, have benefits replaced, buy hot foods with your Lone Star Card or have your benefits renewed automatically. In the event of an emergency lost Lone Star Cards can be replaced in a local office.

WIC can play an important role in helping families impacted by disasters get back on their feet. WIC benefits will continue to be provided during a disaster.

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Housing
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) oversees and gives this type of help. It includes:

Housing for a limited time
Home repair and building
Another home (replacement)

Who is it for?
Homeowners and renters whose property has been damaged or destroyed in a federally declared disaster.

If a person living in the home isn’t a spouse or dependent, they must apply for help on their own. To find out if someone is a dependent, go to Publication 501 (2022), Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information. People visiting or passing through when the disaster happened also might be able to get help if they had damages.

Contacts
FEMA Housing Assistance
Phone: [phone]
Website: FEMA.gov

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We are now 11 days out from hurricane season.

If you live on the Texas coast between Sabine Pass and Boca Chica - you are on your own.