Jones Walker is reactivating the Disaster Prep and Recovery Blog in advance of Hurricane Dorian. We encourage everyone to prepare and make plans for sheltering in place or evacuating if need be. Above all, please be safe.…

Jones Walker is reactivating the Disaster Prep and Recovery Blog in advance of Hurricane Barry. We encourage everyone to prepare and make plans for sheltering in place or evacuating if need be. Above all, please be safe.…

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With hurricane season upon us, employers are justifiably concerned about the potential impact of a natural disaster on their business. A hurricane, natural disaster, or any other crisis in the workplace can bring a business to a screeching halt and devastate the lives of a business’s most valuable asset, its employees. To minimize the impact of a natural disaster, employers should have plans in place before disaster strikes, including, for example, a crisis management plan,…

Houston residents who suffered damage in Harvey and have not applied for FEMA or SBA assistance must do so by Thursday. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) is Thursday, November 30th.  Residents who sustained damage during Harvey must apply by the deadline to be eligible for assistance. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged homes…

City of Houston Opens Pilot Neighborhood Restoration Center in Northeast Houston for Harvey Flood Survivors The City of Houston, along with local non-profit organization partners, opened the first Neighborhood Restoration Center at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 as part of a pilot program aimed at connecting Houstonians affected by Harvey with recovery services. As part of this ongoing effort, a Neighborhood Restoration Center will be open at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center,  located at 4802 Lockwood …