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Montgomery County United Way taking calls

The staff of Montgomery County United Way will be fielding calls at 888.844.6289 ext. 235 from people needing assistance. People who get the voice mail should leave a message for a return call or can call 211 for assistance.

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	09/11/2008

MC-CARES to meet Tuesday, October 21

Members of the MC-CARES will meet on Tuesday, October 21 at 3:00 pm to discuss immediate and long term recovery efforts. All faithbased communities, goverment entities, civic groups and non-profits who would like to assist in the...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

$10 TETANUS SHOTS at UTMB Conroe

The UTMB Montgomery County Health Department offers tetanus shots to residents at 701 E. Davis (105 W) in Conroe from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday. Vaccines cost $10 and are available to...

Posted By:	UTMB Montgomery County Health Department
Author:	Emily Llinas
Date Modified:	09/22/2008
Date Posted:	09/22/2008

FEMA Assistance Available

FEMA has announced that it will begin accepting applications for assistance at its toll free numbers: 1.800.621.FEMA (3362) or for the hearing and speech impaired 1.800.462.7585 (TTY). The toll-free telephone numbers are available from 8:00 am...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	09/13/2008
Date Posted:	09/13/2008

Register if Leave Town

The American Red Cross has set up a website on which people can register so family and friends can find them. Go to www.safeandwell.org to register your self and family.

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	09/12/2008
Date Posted:	09/12/2008

Montgomery County Special Needs List

The State of Texas has closed the Special Needs List for Hurricane Ike. Montgomery County United Way has been calling everyone on the list to verify the informaton and needs of those who have registered. For more information on the...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	09/11/2008
Date Posted:	09/10/2008

Be Prepared for a Hurricane or Flood

The following are good guidelines to prepare you and your family for a Hurricane, flooding or other natural disaster: · BE READY & PLAN - Prepare a Family Disaster Supply Kit...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	08/04/2008
Date Posted:	08/04/2008

Montgomery County Food Bank to Open Brand New 7,500 sq. ft. Facility!

Come celebrate with us as we open the doors of our brand new 7,500 square foot facility! Take part in a tour, enjoy refreshments and mingle with those who help us continue in our mission to feed the hungry of Montgomery County.Tours will be given...

Posted By:	Montgomery County Food Bank
Author:	Erica Evans
Date Modified:	06/01/2007
Date Posted:	06/01/2007

Register for Disaster Information

Montgomery County has joined with www.MyStateUSA.com to provide alerts to Montgomery County residents at no cost. Alerts include weather conditions, terrorists, bio-terrorist and traffic information. You will get alerts on your home, cell,...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Julie Martineau
Date Modified:	06/01/2007
Date Posted:	05/15/2007

Be Red Cross Ready!

"Be Red Cross Ready" initiative encourages three actions that every organization, individual and family should take to better prepare themselves for an emergency or disaster: 1. Get A Kit-Have at least three days of supplies in an easy-tocarry...

Posted By:	American Red Cross
Author:	Bob Cargo
Date Modified:	05/22/2007
Date Posted:	05/10/2007

Ike

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WEBSITES:

The following is a list of important hurricane-related websites that may be of use to you: www.mc-cares.org www.mctxoem.org ...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

VETERANS

Veterans who need medical advice should call the VA Network Telecare Center Hotline at 713-794-8985 or toll-free 800-639-5137. Registered nurses, pharmacists, and administrative clerks at the VA Network Telecare Center are ready to answer veteran...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (Disaster)

Because the President declared 29 counties a disaster area, displaced workers in those counties, including Montgomery County, could be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. To file for disaster-related unemployment assistance, log on to www.

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

TRANSPORTATION

The District offers demand response transportation services: Individuals in need of transportation to essential errands within Montgomery County, such as to FEMA’s DRC, medical appointments or services can schedule a ride. The first step...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

TAX EXEMPTIONS and DEDUCTIONS

IRS Disaster Loss Kit (publication 2195) Individuals that may not be eligible for FEMA and with insurance deductibles that are too high to pay may be able to deduct their loss on their tax return. For more information, please call...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

MISSING PERSONS

The following websites have been set up to help those still searching for friends and family who have been missing since Hurricane Ike. ...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

UPDATED….Tri County MHMR Services Are AvailableTri-County is organizing a disaster-counseling program for Montgomery, Liberty, and Walker counties. Clients will be seen in their homes, Tri-County offices, or other designated locations as...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

LEGAL:

State Bar of Texas Disaster Hotline Free disaster legal services provided by volunteers from across Texas to counsel residents of the 29 counties designated as part of the Federal Disaster Declaration due to Ike. Call 1-800-504-7030.

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

HOUSING

HUD/FEMA Rental Assistance Program The Disaster Housing Assistance Program - IKE (DHAP-IKE), is a coordinated effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and HUD to provide a transparent and predictable means to deliver...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

HEALTH CARE

Lone Star Clinic The Lone Star Clinic offered medical services on a sliding scale to residents of Montgomery County. In addition to offering day time appointments, they have appointments Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

FRAUD AND PRICE GOUGING

The Attorney General of Texas urges all Texans to be careful when dealing with contractors and door-to-door salesmen. Some are fraud artists who take advantage of people who are attempting to recover from a disaster. Guidelines to follow...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

FOOD and MEALS

All Food Pantries served by the Montgomery County Food Bank are NOW OPEN. For the food pantry closest to you, please call 936.539.6686. Immediately after Hurricane Ike, MCFB distributed over 200,000 pounds of food a day!...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Help with Rent or Mortgage Payments Montgomery County Emergency Assistance will offer limited help to people who lost wages due to Hurricane Ike. Please call 936.539.9211 to in the morning to make an appointment for the next day. MCEA...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

DEBRIS MANAGEMENT

To have debris removed, please call 877.237.7782. Debris cannot be bagged and needs to be visible and accessible from the street for pick up.

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

COMPUTER ACCESS

The following Montgomery County Libraries have computers for residents to use for FEMA, unemployment benefits, and food stamp registration: Meador Branch...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery County (DRC’s)

Montgomery County Central Library OPEN MON. thru SAT. 9am to...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

Hurricane Ike Recovery Bulletin

HURRICANE IKE RECOVERY Where to go for Answers: Montgomery County United Way Montgomery County United Way 1600 Lake...

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/02/2008

Montgomery County United Way taking calls

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	09/11/2008

MC-CARES to meet Tuesday, October 21

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	10/21/2008
Date Posted:	10/21/2008

$10 TETANUS SHOTS at UTMB Conroe

Posted By:	UTMB Montgomery County Health Department
Author:	Emily Llinas
Date Modified:	09/22/2008
Date Posted:	09/22/2008

FEMA Assistance Available

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	09/13/2008
Date Posted:	09/13/2008

Register if Leave Town

The American Red Cross has set up a website on which people can register so family and friends can find them. Go to www.safeandwell.org to register your self and family.

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	09/12/2008
Date Posted:	09/12/2008

Montgomery County Special Needs List

Posted By:	Montgomery County United Way
Author:	Debbie Wender
Date Modified:	09/11/2008
Date Posted:	09/10/2008

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Montgomery County United Way taking calls

MC-CARES to meet Tuesday, October 21

$10 TETANUS SHOTS at UTMB Conroe

FEMA Assistance Available

Register if Leave Town

Montgomery County Special Needs List

Be Prepared for a Hurricane or Flood

Montgomery County Food Bank to Open Brand New 7,500 sq. ft. Facility!

Register for Disaster Information

Be Red Cross Ready!

Be Prepared for a Hurricane or Flood

Montgomery County Organizes to help Storm Victims

Be Prepared for a Hurricane or Flood

WEBSITES:

VETERANS

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (Disaster)

TRANSPORTATION

TAX EXEMPTIONS and DEDUCTIONS

MISSING PERSONS

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

LEGAL:

HOUSING

HEALTH CARE

FRAUD AND PRICE GOUGING

FOOD and MEALS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

DEBRIS MANAGEMENT

COMPUTER ACCESS

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery County (DRC’s)

Hurricane Ike Recovery Bulletin

Montgomery County United Way taking calls

MC-CARES to meet Tuesday, October 21

$10 TETANUS SHOTS at UTMB Conroe

FEMA Assistance Available

Register if Leave Town

Montgomery County Special Needs List