Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery Projects:
Hurricane Harvey Update:
The Greater Southeast Texas region is suffering from the hit of Hurricane Harvey. The record rainfall, raising floodwaters, and loss of property is historical for this area. To date, 3,990 volunteers have worked a total of 30,800 hours on 419 assessments in addition to 399 projects, which included: 132 clean-outs, sanitized 118 homes, demolished 36 homes and repaired 113 homes. We will continue our flood recovery repair and rebuilding work in the communities we serve! Stay tuned for opportunities to volunteer with the recovery process!
Do you have questions? Call our office (832-847-4379) or email us (sasha@attackpoverty.org). We would be happy to talk with you!
Volunteer
Volunteer Info
*Every volunteer must complete a Volunteer Waiver. Print, complete and then email it to: marty@attackpoverty.org or bring it with you when you volunteer*
Exención de Voluntario Obligatoria (Español)
Friends of North Richmond
Contact 281.762.2068 or Elise Kaufman
Friends of North Rosenberg
Contact 832.471.6090 or Faith Guerrero
Friends of Northside
Contact annie@attackpoverty.org
Friends of Sundown
Contact 281.395.3950 #324 or Jason Hall
Resources
Resources for Residents
Click the links below to access home repair applications and information about needed permits in Fort Bend County, legal support, and more! If you have any questions email Sasha at: sasha@attackpoverty.org
Request a Case Manager
Have you been affected by the recent flooding? Do you need assistance? Do you need a recovery plan: home repair, appliances or materials, counseling, etc? Do you still have unmet or basic needs because of the flooding?
If YES, then fill out the following form from Fort Bend Recovers Case Management Workgroup. A Case Manager will contact you and work with you to start addressing your recovery needs! For more information contact Case Management at 281-207-2555.
Fort Bend Recovers is a collaborative network of organizations that address the long-term needs of Fort Bend County residents following a disaster.
Other Resources
State of Texas
Office of the Governor
State of Texas
Texas Division of Emergency Management
(Visit online to find your local county Office of Emergency Management)
Attack Poverty Disaster Recovery Facebook Page
Follow the Attack Poverty Disaster Recovery Facebook Page for helpful news and resources, including:
1. Storm Preparation Checklist
2. What to do After a Storm