UNEMPLOYMENT AID FOR DISASTER VICTIMS
The Texas Workforce Commission is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey.
Individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by Hurricane Harvey may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Individuals who live in, work in, or travel through the following counties may also apply for DUA: Colorado, Fayette, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Jacinto and Waller Counties.
Applications for these eleven counties must be submitted by September 29th. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance, or by calling a TWC Tele-Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631.
Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.
I live in Houston tx. And still out of work cuz of Harvey I’m a truck driver ?
Lasr payment of unemployment before harvey was still looking for work. Now since disaster most businesses are closed can’t find work. Do i qualified for benefits?
I work fast food been out of work since 27th and our time for that week never got turned on so no check when supposed to get layed on the 5th we are every 2wks pay do I qualify still we stay in Orange county effected area
If everyone saved even $20 a week. You would be saving for a rainy day. Then find a temporary job in Brenham. Maybe even have a garage sale. Advertise for a personal service on Wednesday on the Country Store. Then you would not be totally dependent on the Government.
Hello my name is Troy i am a dad of five I work downtown Houston and have not been able to return since Friday of last week I work seven days a week to provide for my familiy and my truck has damage from the rain and my office is flooded. I don’t have any idea when I will be able to get back to work. I need help.
Out of work for the week
I need the money lost in the hurricane not able to work
Online tells me I would be better served by calling in. Calling for five days and cannot get through. Self-employed No work no pay Work place not available due to storm damage. No options at all! =(
Apply online! No difference.
Can you tell me if the water is rising on yenney street in nridge city? Can we get to bridge city
Yes you can
I was out of work for a week because I was trapped in my home.
Need rent payment ,single parent off for 4 days.
What about Harris county.I work in Houston was off for 33 hours.How do i get paid?
I live in Richmond,Texas but work in Sulfur Louisiana.I work construction for CB&I. My job has been shut down since Friday.We are not supposed to work until Sept 5. I will not receive a check for 2 weeks so can I applied for this help?
My husband and I have been out of work for 2 weeks due to hurricane harvey disaster. We are unsure of when we will have any assistance with uneployeement , food or hotel voucher as the rivers on both sides of us continue to rise.
Please let me know what assistance I am qualified for. Thank you
I received a hole in my roof it rained in my bathroom I woul love some kind of assistance I been off since Friday
That assistance would be from your INSURANCE CO…. Damage to you house would not classify for TWC assistance…..
Also, apply through FEMA! They can provide assistance to damages to your home.