Winter Storm 2021

Jewish Family Service provides information about access to services such as Dallas emergency home repair program, Dallas water, federal disaster aid, moratorium on power disconnects, FEMA disaster assistance, small business disaster loans, and additional resources. Please see articles below.
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Winter Storm 2021 Information and Updates


Emergency Assistance Available for Dallas Jewish Community

Emergency Financial Assistance Still Available for the Jewish Community to help with housing and/or utility payments due to economic impacts of COVID-19. If you are a member of the Jewish community and are behind on rent, mortgage, or utility payments due to COVID-19, JFS may be…

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Winter Storm Emergency Home Repair

City of Dallas Housing Policy Task Force Update as of Wednesday February 24, 2021: The City of Dallas has created an Emergency Home Repair Program that will have $2,000,000 to allocate to organizations that will qualify low-to-moderate income homeowners to offer them a grant up…

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How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Many Texans who have suffered winter storm damage can apply now for help from FEMA. Register for free webinars on navigating this disaster recovery through FEMA: 2:30 pm 2/24/2021 3 pm 2/27/2021 President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration Friday for 77 Texas counties,…

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How to Start FEMA Recovery Process

Here are the specific steps that a property owner or renter must take to start the recovery process: Step One: Take photos of your damaged home and belongings. Step Two: Make a list of damaged/lost items. Step Three: If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your…

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FEMA Information in American Sign Language

Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance: https://youtu.be/WZGpWI2RCNw Answering Question 24 When Registering for Assistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyqC7m8p29w&feature=youtu.be Call FEMA with Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Kfbf56VHOcc&feature=youtu.be Water Safety After a Disaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wILOPUiOQaA&feature=youtu.be Individual Assistance Registration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=hUrdKaE9SVQ

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U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s acting Administrator Tami L. Perriello announced. The declaration covers 77 Texas counties as a result of the severe winter storms…

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Winter Storm Water Resources

Water Available from City of Dallas Starting Monday, February 22, 2021 from 10 am to 8 pm, Dallas residents will be able to go to any of the City of Dallas-run Park and Recreation warming stations to fill water containers up to 15 gallons per…

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