Aransas County Community Awareness
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Local organizations in Aransas County continue to step forward by planning ways to clean up debris within their community. The Keep Aransas County Beautiful Organization discussed ideas on debris removal and future marine debris cleanup at the Winery on the Bay in Rockport.
Don’t forget to attend the Long-Term Recovery public meeting from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Aquarium at Rockport Harbor Education Center. If you have questions, come get them answered!
County officials continue to make strides as they meet with FEMA on hazard mitigation and repairs.
HURRICANE HARVEY News Release Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Aransas County AUSTIN, Texas – A State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Friday, Feb. 2, at 9 a.m. in the city of Fulton. This location will serve residents of Aransas County, Rockport/Fulton and surrounding areas. DRCs offer in-person support to individuals and businesses Read More …
The Small Business Administration will be temporary located at the Aransas County Library on 701 E. Mimosa St. in Rockport until further notice.
Help Remains: Disaster Recovery Center Relocates in Aransas County AUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Rockport is temporarily closed. The State and FEMA are working with local officials to identify another location to provide face-to-face help to survivors in this area; the new location will be announced when it Read More …
Another Long Term Recovery milestone was reached today. The temporary courthouse opened and the 1st commissioners court was held this morning at the new facility. The temporary courthouse is located at 2840 Highway 35 North, Rockport, Texas. Well done John Strothman and his team for getting the county in their new home.
Survivors May Register in Many Ways: Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service). (TTY: 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish). Via the FEMA app, available for Apple and Android mobile devices. To download visit: www.fema.gov/mobile-app. Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Find the location of nearby DRCs Read More …
The Texas Well Owner Network will offer free water well screening and an educational program particularly targeted to coastal counties because wells may have been impacted by floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey. Samples will be screened for common contaminants, including E. coli bacteria, nitrates and salinity. The presence of E. coli bacteria in water indicates waste Read More …
TWIA (Texas Windstorm Insurance Association) is prepared to help policyholders affected by the storm and would like to provide the following suggestions to help coastal residents recover as quickly as possible.