Aug. 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday it will release $3.6 million to “displaced survivors,” in Texas and Oklahoma, whose homes were damaged this summer by Hurricane Beryl.
The funding will come from HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing, or RUSH, program and will provide quick money for anyone experiencing homelessness due to damage in declared disaster areas.
“Addressing the housing needs of impacted communities is one of our priorities,” said HUD acting secretary Adrianne Rodman. “RUSH funding provides lifesaving assistance to our most vulnerable neighbors who struggle to find safe, stable housing after a disaster strikes.”
The funding will supplement the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross’ efforts as “displaced survivors” from damaged buildings have “exceeded local capacity.” The money will be used for emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, move-in costs and supportive services.
The state of Texas will receive more than $1.8 million with Houston getting $1 million, Fort Bend Country receiving $104,420 and $383,630 going to Harris County. The state of Oklahoma, which was not hit as hard, will receive about $205,000.