Health and Human Services Commission Updates
RE-ENTRY: When Can I Go Home?
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Saturday, September 20 - 1:21pm
Latest Ike Update from HHSC
HHSC has offices open across Southeast and Central Texas this weekend to help low-income Ike victims apply for emergency food stamps. Hurricane victims also may pick up and drop off applications at Abundant Life Cathedral, 11230 Harwin Drive in Houston.Health and Human Services Commission
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Friday, September 19 - 4:11pm
State Rolls Out Shorter Application for Disaster Food Stamps
Texans in counties declared a disaster area due to Hurricane Ike can now apply for disaster food stamps using a shorter, two-page application. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted the new application in English and Spanish on its website at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us. -
Wednesday, September 17 - 10:49am
Latest Ike Update from Health and Human Services Commission
HHSC will be providing emergency food stamps to Hurricane Ike victims who qualify and will automatically replace benefits for program participants in the storm's path. HHSC is working to get food stamp offices re-opened in critical areas. Texans can call 2-1-1 for the latest information about food stamps and other resources available to victims. You can also visit www.hhsc.state.tx.us for a list of HHSC offices that are open and information about other ways to apply for food stamps.Health and Human Services Commission
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Tuesday, September 16 - 2:52pm
Detailed Scenarios for Displaced Texas Residents Seeking Food Stamp Benefits
Details on how Texas residents affected by Hurricane Ike can apply for food stamps.Health and Human Services Commission
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Monday, September 15 - 10:53am
HHSC is working to get food stamp offices re-opened in critical areas.
Health and Human Services Commission: HHSC is working to get food stamp offices re-opened in critical areas. The agency is requesting federal approval to replace benefits for food stamp recipients in disaster areas and to provide emergency assistance to other victims. Texans can call 2-1-1 for the latest information about food stamps and other resources available to victims.Health and Human Services Commission
Helpful Phone Numbers
Evacuation Information: 2-1-1FEMA: 1-800-621-3362
Food Stamps: 1-800-221-5689
American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
Texas Attorney General Office: 1-800-252-8011
(Report Price Gouging)
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-525-5555
TxDOT Statewide Road Closures: 1-800-452-9292
Relay Service: 7-1-1
(Hearing Impaired and Visual Disabilities)