Health & Science
Texas leads the nation in receiving COVID-19 funeral assistance through FEMA
Posted on · Texans can still apply for federal funds to help cover funeral costs for COVID-related deaths. There is currently no application deadline.
Tag: fema
Health & Science
FEMA opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas
Posted on · The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas counties with high positivity rates and growing hospitalizations. Governor Greg Abbot requested support from the Biden administration last week.
Energy & Environment
FEMA’s new flood insurance program goes into effect today. Here’s how it will impact Harris County residents
Posted on · In Harris County, some 89% of federal flood insurance holders could see increases of up to $60 per month in the first year of the new program.
Town Square
The Day After US Withdrawal From Afghanistan – What Happens To Those Left Behind?
Posted on · Experts delve into the current situation in Afghanistan post-US withdrawal, and we follow up on Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.
Flooding
Flood Relocation Disproportionately Affects Non-White Houston Neighborhoods, Study Says
Posted on · The study from professors at Rice and Temple universities shows the adverse affects displacement methods used to help flooding have on residents who do not live in white or affluent neighborhoods.
Politics
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Minute Maid Park To Promote U.S. Vaccination Efforts
Posted on · The visit is part of a nationwide tour to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated.
Energy & Environment
Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most
Posted on · The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.
Energy & Environment
FEMA Is Changing Its Flood Insurance Program. Here’s How It Will Impact Texans
Posted on · Under the restructuring, some 89% of policyholders in Harris County could see their premiums go up in the first year of the program.
Immigration
Immigrant Teens Arrive At Temporary Shelter In Dallas
Posted on · The emergency intake site at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas will temporarily house up to 3,000 boys ages 15 to 17 for up to 90 days.
News
The Freeze Is Over For Texans But The Recovery Is Just Beginning
Posted on · How Trae Tha Truth and others stepped in to help communities survive during the freeze and who do you call when assessing the damage to your property?
Health & Science
NRG Park Vaccination Site To Prioritize Vulnerable Communities, Serve At Least 126,000
Posted on · The site will administer 6,000 first doses per day for three weeks, before switching to second doses for the next three weeks.
Houston Matters
Mass Vaccination Site Coming To Houston’s NRG Stadium (Feb. 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Details about a new mass vaccination site coming to Houston, and separating the beloved character Cliff Huxtable from the actor who played him.
Health & Science
Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston And North Texas
Posted on · Abbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week for 8 weeks.”
Hurricane Laura
Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing
Posted on · Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: The Latest Updates On Hurricane Laura (Aug. 27, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Hurricane Laura's impact on Houston, Beaumont, and surrounding areas, how to assess storm damage on your property, and the weather complicates pandemic recovery efforts.