DR-1791-TX
Hurricane Ike

The President has approved a disaster declaration for Texas in association with Hurricane Ike beginning September 7, 2008 and continuing. The declaration includes FEMA Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Programs, and Public Assistance* Category A (Debris Removal).

(* "Public Assistance" means assistance to state and local governments, not individuals and families).
List of Declared Counties.

• Public Assistance Forms and Information
• Federal Register Notices
  • Initial Notices and Amendments 1791 DR
• DHS Emergency Management Mission-Integrated Environment (EMMIE)
  • Authorized PA applicants Create an Account HERE
  • Instructions for creating an account (PDF)
• Disaster-Specific Guidance for the Public Assistance Program
  • Power-Up Program (PDF)
  • Disaster Debris Guidance
  • Public Assistance Pilot Program
• Other Agencies for Disaster Relief
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
• To Report Consumer Fraud / Price Gouging in Disaster Relief
  • Attorney General of Texas, or (800) 337-2928
  • Department of Homland Security, Office of the Inspector General
    FAX: (202) 254-4292
    EMAIL: DHS, OIG

Contact Information

Permanent Address:
Texas Division of Emergency Management
ATTN: Hurricane Ike Closeout Team
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773

Public Assistance:
Bob McCurdy
(512) 424-7820