Winter Storm Uri Disaster Relief Resources

After a natural disaster like Winter Storm Uri, hundreds of families look for resources they can use to recover and restore their lives. Many of these resources end up proving to be ineffective due to either the volume of people seeking to use them or lack of ability to deliver any more aid. 

If Winter Storm Uri left an impact on your home or life that is still present today, this post is for you. You are not alone. Several families in Texas are still dealing with the harsh side effects of Uri and continue to live in circumstances they can’t afford to change. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. 

Here’s a list of 21 resources for winter storm Uri recovery.

Financial Resources

• SBA Disaster Assistance Available For Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Winter Storms
• SNAP Benefit Replacement
• Texas Rent Relief Programs
• Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund Grantees

Legal Resources

• Lone Star Legal Aid | “Insurance Steps”
• http://txoag.force.com/CPDOnlineForm.
• Utility Consumer Rights
• Reporting Price Gouging in Harris County
• Reporting Contractor Fraud

Property Resources

• 2021 Winter Storm Needs Assessment
• Disaster Clean-Up: Katy Responds Disaster Relief Team 
• Personal Property Damage Reporting
•  Storm Debris Drop-off Locations
• Texas state board of plumbing examiners
• WATER Eligibility and Application Info

Extra Resources

• FEMA 
• Salvage Damaged Family Treasures
• Recovery Process PDF
• Mental Health Resource | STCHM
• Replace Lost Documents
• Mental Health Resource | Harris Health

One of the most difficult damages to deal with after a natural disaster is the damages to the home. Here at Katy Responds, we provide disaster relief through construction remediation and restoration so we can give families the home and the life they had before the disaster. 

If you need assistance with your home, fill out our Homeowners in Need form here. Want to help others in our community achieve complete restoration? Volunteer with us today! 

We are currently forming volunteer teams. Each team will be assigned a home impacted by Uri. Don’t worry about knowing how to fix drywall, repair crown moldings, or paint bedroom doors, we’ll take what you know and teach you the rest! If physical work isn’t your cup of tea, feel free to donate here. 

It’s times like these where we need community the most. Together, we can truly make an impact in the lives of those in our community and enhance our community for the better.