Financial assistance provided to Texans who have lost their jobs due to a declared disaster, such as a hurricane, flood, or pandemic, aims to bridge the income gap during temporary unemployment. This... Read more »
Texas, due to its size and geographical location, experiences a variety of severe weather events. These range from hurricanes and flooding along the Gulf Coast to tornadoes and wildfires in the interior,... Read more »
The March 23, 2005, incident at a BP refinery in Texas City, Texas, involved a series of explosions during the restart of an isomerization unit. This catastrophic event resulted in 15 fatalities... Read more »
The July 2013 incident at Six Flags Over Texas, involving a roller coaster malfunction resulting in a fatality, serves as a critical case study in amusement park safety. This event prompted investigations... Read more »
The catastrophic explosion that occurred on April 16, 1947, at the port in Texas City, Texas, resulted from the ignition of ammonium nitrate fertilizer aboard two moored cargo ships. The initial blast... Read more »
Providing aid and support in the Lone Star State following calamitous events, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires, involves a complex network of agencies and organizations. This support can include immediate... Read more »
Texans affected by federally declared disasters in 2024 may be eligible for temporary food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This assistance, often expedited following a disaster declaration, provides eligible... Read more »
When counties within Texas experience significant destructive events, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or severe storms, the governor may request a presidential disaster declaration. This declaration unlocks federal assistance programs for individuals... Read more »
Low-interest, fixed-rate financial assistance is available to eligible Texan businesses and residents affected by declared disasters. These resources can cover physical damage to property and economic injury resulting from events like hurricanes,... Read more »
A gubernatorial declaration in the Lone Star State signifying that extraordinary measures are needed to cope with a widespread emergency. This legal mechanism, activated in response to events such as hurricanes, pandemics,... Read more »