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You can apply online for assistance through FEMA's website or through the Disaster Housing Assistance Program's website.

Gov. Rick Perry announces Disaster Recovery and Renewal Commission.

Information on district resources, school openings and helping students

For the latest information on school closings, KHOU has a current listing.


Information for districts on Hurricane Ike evacuees seeking to enroll in school.


The Texas Education Agency (TEA) also has a hurricane site with information for districts.


Current listing of school closures/opening dates by county.


A manual for parents and educators to help children cope with the psychological impact of a major hurricane.  After the Storm:  Psychological affects of a Hurricane -   From the University of Miami.


Teacher Guidelines for helping students after a hurricane - Children's reactions to the hurricane and its aftermath are strongly influenced by how their parents, teachers, and other caregivers cope during and after the storm. They often turn to these adults for information, comfort, and help. There are many reactions to hurricanes and other frightening events that are common among children. These generally diminish with time, but knowing that these reactions are likely can help teachers be prepared.  From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

TCTA Member Recommendations:

In addition to the resources above and the agencies that generally provide direct disaster assistance, we have had the following recommendation from one of our members.  If you have tips or resources you feel  other members may benefit from knowing about, please email the information and we will include it here.

  • If you are a district in need or a district that would like to help out those that have been hit hard by Ike damage, Arlington ISD has put together a way for you to connect.
  • You should be aware that one of the major contributors to disaster relief is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the Mormons. This organization takes no contributions for operations, etc., but all the funds they receive go directly to help those in need. Not only is this organization one of the first responders to disaster, they continue to assist long after most have left. You should be familiar with the Mormon Helping Hands, groups of Church members who go in and do all kinds of clean-up without pay of any kind.  Contributions can be made to this organization through their Humanitarian Aide.

Updated:  10/06/08