Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management, with the assistance of the Texas Military Department, launched a call center to assist Texans, who have limited or no access to the internet, with completing the State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information. This call center is specifically for Texans who are unable to submit information through the online iSTAT tool. If needed, a state emergency man
If needed, a state emergency management professional will visit impacted homes to collect photos and documentation of damage for the validation process.
Texans are urged to fill out the iSTAT, either online or over the phone if internet access is limited, to help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that occurred during the recent severe winter weather event. This data is also needed to provide information to FEMA and highlight the need for federal disaster assistance for individuals.
Go to http://damage.tdem.texas.gov to fill out the iSTAT.
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