Nonprofits have already been struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some of them caught a one-two punch from Februaryâs winter storm in Texas â including the Childrenâs Advocacy Center of Comal County.
On Feb. 15, the water sprinkler line in the centerâs balcony roof on the second floor froze over, and when the temperature climbed the line burst and flooded into the ceiling.
It flooded the second floor, down the walls and onto the first floor, said Childrenâs Advocacy Center of Comal County executive director Trendy Sharp.
âPretty much most of the building got some water from the water break,â Sharp said. âThe security system went off and we had some great board members go up and turn the water off. A lot of us were iced in, so we couldnât go in when the security alarm went off.â
$73.3 Million in FEMA Assistance Approved For Texans
More than $73.3 million in FEMA assistance has been approved for survivors in Texas after the federal government declared the state a disaster area February 19.
The snow storm hit hard last month and left many Texas families without power, water for extended periods of time. Unfortunately, there are also still several Texans trying to recover from the destruction of homes, and other personal property losses, all of which require money to repair in effort to return to some sense of normalcy.
According to information provided by Nate Custer, Media Relations Specialist/Office of External Affairs for FEMA, disaster assistance my include monetary awards to help pay for emergency home repairs for disaster-related damage to a primary residence, uninsured and underinsured personal property losses, and other serious disaster-related expenses.
Weather Alert
.The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana.
Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Webster and Bossier
Parishes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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