November 19, 2019
Tropical Storm Sebastien Forms, No Threat to Texas
Tropical Storm Sebastien is the eighteenth named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season and is currently located off the northern Leeward Islands. According to the
National Hurricane Center (NHC), Sebastien will turn further north before being absorbed by a cold front this week. Sebastien poses no threat to Texas.
What you should do:
While Sebastien is not a threat to Texas, resources are still available for those recovering from Tropical Storm Imelda.
Apply for Assistance
- Residents can apply for federal assistance online, over the phone, in-person at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) or using the FEMA mobile app.
- ONLINE: DisasterAssistance.gov
- PHONE: 800-621-3362
- IN-PERSON: Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continue to be at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans.
- Harris County Social Services: 9418 Jensen Drive, Houston TX 77093
- HOURS: 8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday
- DRCs will remain open after December 3rd for residents to check the status of FEMA applications and speak with agency representatives.
- APP: Download the FEMA mobile app at https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app
- The deadline to apply is December 3, 2019.
Connect to Resources- 211 Texas/United Way Helpline, operated by United Way of Greater Houston, is committed to helping people connect with the services they need. 211 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Help can be provided in 150 different languages.
- PHONE: dial 211, or 877 541-7905
- ONLINE: www.211texas.org
To learn more about Imelda recovery, visit:
www.ReadyHarris.org. Where you can learn more:
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