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Who's eligible for FEMA assistance and how long it will take to get paid?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced last week that it will provide financial assistance to residents living in counties affected by Hurricane Beryl. However, questions remain regarding the process, timeline and nature of the assistance FEMA is offering. Here are the details. Residents in the following 17 counties may apply...
Know before you dine out -- read this week's restaurant inspection reports
The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties. In the inspection reports, each violation in the Priority items 1-20 is 3 demerits; Priority Foundation items 21-33 are 2 demerits; and Core items are 1 demerit. Zero is a perfect score, while 100 demerits is the worst possible score.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in 15 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits.
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