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The Pasadena Circle of Trees celebration is back at Central Library this year and inviting organizations to join in the decorating and delighting visitors.

Pasadena Circle of Trees is back! Thank you to the Friends of the Pasadena Library for your support in the return of this wonderful tradition.
**We are still accepting entries if your organization would like to decorate a tree for this beautiful display at our Central Library. Check out the post below for details…
Come and vote for your favorite in the Circle of Trees at Pasadena Central Library this year! 🎄
🗓️ December 5 – December 26
📍 Central Library – 1201 Jeff Ginn

If your civic, non-profit, church or volunteer organization would like to decorate a tree, we still have a few spots available!
Email Belinda at [email protected] for more information.

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Video: Help support your neighbors at the Pasadena Food Drive today. Here’s ten food items to donate to spread joy to our local food pantries.

Not sure what to donate to our local food pantries this year? Here’s a list of the Top 10 most requested food items. Bring one item or bring them all! We would love to see you at our Pasadena Food Drive at the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday, November 20 from 8AM-5PM.

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As December approaches, families can look forward to festive fun, making memories and getting the holiday scoop via text.

🎄December is right around the corner and we’re planning some family-friendly fun for the most wonderful time of the year!
Get all the HOLIDAY SCOOP when you sign up for ReadyPasadena Christmas alerts by texting the keyword SANTA to 77295. {Text and messaging rates may apply} 🎅

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City Shred Day produced a staggering 31,520 pounds of paper, a recycling glory.

Successful #ShredDay complete! We collected 31,520 pounds of paper; that averages about 200 lbs per car! Special thanks to #WasteManagementPasadena for sponsoring this wonderful event. See you in the Spring!

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Tomorrow the City’s non-emergency offices will pause for the day to honor veterans.

Reminder: City of Pasadena NON-emergency offices will be closed in observance of the Veterans Holiday on Monday, November 11, 2024.
SANITATION SCHEDULE:
🚛City sanitation crews will NOT BE IN SERVICE on 11/11/24.
✅Frontier Waste crews will run on their REGULAR SCHEDULE on11/11/24.
☎️Emergency Staff and 911 Dispatchers will be on duty.

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Don’t miss out on the final Community Workshop this weekend at San Jacinto College to shape the future of hazard mitigation.

Only 1 workshop left! Please join ReadyHarris at San Jacinto College Central Campus this weekend (11/9/24). Learn about the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and speak to community partners about how they minimize risk in your community. See original post for details.


📣 LISTEN UP | We have 2 Community Workshops left and want YOUR input! Learn about the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and speak to our partners about how they minimize risk in your community. Register and find a workshop near you: https://bit.ly/HMPWorkshopRegistration

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Hey, don’t take out the trash Monday if the City picks yours up. Enjoy your Veterans Day.

Reminder: City of Pasadena NON-emergency offices will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday on Monday, November 11, 2024.
🚛City sanitation crews will not be in service on 11/11/24.
✅Frontier Waste crews will run on their regular schedule on 11/11/24.
☎️Emergency Staff and 911 Dispatchers will remain on duty on 11/11/24.

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Get ready for the Holidays by bringing your papers to the Neighborhood Network Shred Day today.

Just in time to declutter for the Holidays!
FREE document shredding at our annual Neighborhood Network Shred Day.

Saturday, November 2, 2024.
9AM-12:30PM
1202 Southmore (Water Billing Department Parking Lot)

Bring your sensitive documents for secure shredding. PAPER ONLY.
NO 3-ring binders, magazines, plastic or cardboard.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Waste Management.

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Video: A remarkable display of community spirit, nearly 200 volunteers transformed 13 homes in Pasadena, reviving a century-old project with Team Up To Clean Up..

💪🏾TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP 2024💪🏽The Pasadena Neighborhood Network (a division of Community Relations) recently gathered almost 200 volunteers to work on 13 homes around the city. Here’s a look at one special project that was almost 100 years in the making!

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Video: Get ready to celebrate fall with furry friends at the Animal Shelter’s Pets & Pumpkins Event, where fun and wagging tails await.

Our Pasadena Animal Shelter Pets & Pumpkins Event is right around the corner! Pull up for a day of PURRRRR-FECT Fall Fun! If would like to donate or volunteer, contact our shelter today.

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ReadyHarris is excited to collaborate with local towns for the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan, inviting citizens to share their valuable input through surveys and workshops.

ReadyHarris is teaming up with surrounding municipalities to gather citizen input for the 2025 Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. In addition to an online survey, community workshops will be held. Please see flyer for details:

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Check out the neighborhood groups and first responders unite, making Pasadena’s National Night Out a night to remember.

Thank you to all our wonderful neighborhood groups that hosted #NationalNightOut events this year. Your hard work is what makes Pasadena so special. Thank you also to our Pasadena Police Department and Pasadena Fire Department for being the driving force behind our strong community spirit at events like this!

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Gear up in your favorite cape and support PPD on February 22nd, for a thrilling superhero-themed 5K.

Ready to be a #superhero with the Pasadena Police Department? 🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏼☺️

Mark your calendars for February 22, 2025, and join the Pasadena Police Department for our Superhero 5K and Kids 1K! Whether you come as yourself or as your favorite superhero, we promise an exciting and fun-filled event. Capes and costumes are highly encouraged!

We’re also looking for heroic businesses to sponsor the event. If you’re interested in teaming up with us, please reach out to Officer Jermaine Garrett at [email protected] for details on sponsorship packages.

Click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer for more details and to register.

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Pasadena/PasadenaPoliceDepartment5K

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The City’s Water Distribution Department is on the case, ensuring our tap water is safe even if it occasionally smells.

The City of Pasadena Water Distribution Department is aware of reports regarding unusual tap water smells in sporadic parts of the city. In addition to regular daily testing, increased samples have confirmed our water remains within state compliance requirements. Crews will continue to monitor this situation.

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Most of our water is from Southeast Houston Water Treatment Plant, the City of Houston Public Works Department has posted a a press release about the smelly water.

The City of Pasadena receives most of our water supply from the Southeast Houston Water Treatment Plant. Please see post below from City of Houston Public Works Department.

Houston Water Safe to Drink

Harmless odor and taste issues pose no risk to the public

Houston Public Works (HPW) is aware of reports regarding changes in the taste and smell of the city’s drinking water. Routine testing shows the water contains naturally occurring compounds like geosmin and MIB (2-methyl isoborneol), which are harmless but can cause a musty or earthy taste and odor.

HPW recommends several options to improve the taste:
• chilling the water or adding ice.
• use a slice or drops of lemon.
• use a carbon filter, such as a Brita filter.

Houston Public Works will continue to answer questions about water quality. Please report any concerns, including taste and odor issues, to 311 via phone (713.837.0311), email ([email protected]), visit houstontx.gov/311, or use the Houston 311 app. This will help map affected areas for a complete resolution.

Press Release: www.houstonpublicworks.org/houston-water-safe-to-drink

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The City celebrating Ms. Dessie’s remarkable 100 years with laughter, love, and a special day declared by Mayor Wagner.

Please join us in wishing a very HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY to the amazing Ms. Dessie! Our wonderful staff at the Madison Jobe Senior Center Pasadena TX teamed up with Ms. Dessie’s grand-niece to surprise her with a Bunko Birthday Celebration, complete with a proclamation and visit from Mayor Jeff Wagner. We are honored to announce that September 24, 2024 is officially “Dessie Odell Smedley Day” in the great City of Pasadena!

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Despite some initial reports, the Pasadena Fire Department volunteer firefighter is on the mend after minor heat stress.

Reports of an injured Pasadena Fire Department firefighter are not correct. One of our volunteer firefighters experienced some heat stress, but was treated at the scene and doing fine now.
Thank you to ALL the first responders who are working so hard on this today. We are praying for everyone’s safety.

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Mayor Jeff Wagner showcased Pasadena’s promising future during the Inaugural Invest: Houston Leadership Conference, highlighting economic growth and educational excellence.

Spotlight| Our great city was front and center this morning as Jeff Wagner, Mayor of Pasadena gave the keynote address for the Inaugural Invest: Houston Leadership Conference by Capital Analytics.
Mayor Wagner highlighted Pasadena’s strong economy, job opportunities, and excellent educational resources.

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September is National Preparedness Month, so gather your supplies, brush up on safety skills, and get ready for whatever comes your way.

September is #nationalpreparednessmonth Are you Ready Pasadena?

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The Convention Center FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has fired back up.

The Pasadena Convention Center FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will re-open at **10AM**on 9/3/24. 🚨

📣🚨ATTN: Texas — All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed on Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day Federal Holiday. The centers will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 at 8 a.m.

To find a center location near you, go to https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

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Westside Drive is under construction as crews tackle a water main break; detours are your best friends for the evening.

Alert {August 28,2024 at 2PM} Westside Dr. between Spencer Highway and Sachnik Street is currently closed in both directions. Crews are on site repairing a water main break. This closure is anticipated to last into the evening. Please avoid the area.
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Adopt a furry friend today to enjoy waived fees and a goody bag filled with pet essentials. It’s a tail-wagging deal.

Get Ready to Clear the Shelters with a PAWSome Deal! 🎉

From now until September 10th, when you adopt a furry friend, you’ll not only get a WAIVED ADOPTION FEE but also a FREE GOODY BAG packed with:

✨ Coupons for dog food, dog training, pet supplies, fabric softener and complimentary full-service baths!

✨ An emergency pet safety guide & feeding guide!

✨ Travel poop bags for dogs!

✨ A feline litter scoop for cats!

Hurry—this offer won’t last forever, but the love of a pet will! Start your adoption journey here: https://24petconnect.com/PASD

#ClearTheShelters

Pasadena Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
5150 Burke Road Pasadena, TX
Shelter: 713-848-5340
Adoptions: 713-848-5362
[email protected]
linktr.ee/pasadenaanimalshelter
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9am for shelter, 11am for adoptions to 5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am for shelter, 11am for adoptions to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 4pm (Closed Sunday)

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Get ready for the Texas Basketball Invitational Tournament, where hoops and heart come together for a fantastic weekend supporting our PISD community.

Mark your calendar for our McDonald’s Texas Basketball Invitational Tournament this year!

🏀Nov 21st-23rd
🏀48 Boys Teams / 32 Girls Teams
🏀Proceeds benefit the teachers and children of our PISD community

We’re excited to host year ✨21 ✨
and bring you the biggest and best TEXAS tournament!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available!
[email protected]

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If your home was damaged during Beryl, don’t miss the chance to snag a property tax exemption before the September 3 deadline.

Was your home damaged in the May Derecho Storm? If so, you may qualify for a property tax exemption from Harris County.

The Harris Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who had physical damage to their property during the derecho that the deadline to apply for the temporary disaster exemption is Tuesday, September 3.

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Find your new furry friend at the Animal Shelter and take advantage of an awesome deal before September 10th.

Help our Pasadena Animal Shelter #cleartheshelters 🐾❤️🧡💛💚🩷🩵💙💜

Clear the Shelters with a FURbulous Deal! 🎉

Adopt your new best friend by September 10th and snag a WAIVED ADOPTION FEE along with a FREE GOODY BAG filled with amazing treats:

🐾 Exclusive Coupons for dog food, training, pet supplies, fabric softener, and even full-service baths!

🐾 Essential Guides—including an emergency pet safety guide and feeding tips.

🐾 Handy travel poop bags for your pup!

🐾 Convenient feline litter scoop for your cat!

Don’t wait—this purrfect offer won’t last, but the love of a pet is forever! Start your adoption journey now: https://24petconnect.com/PASD

#ClearTheShelters 🐶🐱

Pasadena Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
5150 Burke Road Pasadena, TX
Shelter: 713-848-5340
Adoptions: 713-848-5362
[email protected]
linktr.ee/pasadenaanimalshelter
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9am for shelter, 11am for adoptions to 5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am for shelter, 11am for adoptions to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 4pm (Closed Sunday)

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The Pasadena Fire Department is on fire with two groundbreaking events for new fire stations.

Congratulations to our Pasadena Fire Department‼
Two groundbreakings were held this week to kick off the construction of new buildings for Fire Station 6 (Kirby near Seabrook) and Fire Station 7 (on Crenshaw at Burke Rd). Did you know that Pasadena is home to the largest municipal volunteer fire department in the country? We are so blessed and grateful for these amazing volunteers who keep our community safe!

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Hats off to our hardworking cleanup teams. Remember to have your debris ready by Sunday Aug 11th.

🥰Thank you to our AMAZING cleanup crews! As they begin their final passes next week, please keep in mind the following deadlines:

🚛Storm debris collection crews will start making their city-wide final passes beginning August 12, 2024.
📍Please make sure all Beryl-related yard and recovery debris are placed at the curb by SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2024.

🌀 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐋-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘.
𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐒, 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒, 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃/𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐒.
To report storm debris that still needs to be picked up, enter the address here: https://bit.ly/BerylDebris

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The city-wide cleanup crews on their starting their final passes on August 12th, get your Beryl storm debris.

🚨{𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓/𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐙𝐀 𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐒 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀} 🚨

🚛Storm debris collection crews will start making their city-wide final passes beginning August 12, 2024.
📍Please make sure all Beryl-related yard and recovery debris are placed at the curb by Sunday, August 11.

🌀 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐋-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘.
𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐒, 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒, 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃/𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐒.

To report storm debris that still needs to be picked up, enter the address here: https://bit.ly/BerylDebris

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Please be mindful not to stack debris on utility meters or fire hydrants during storm cleanup so our firefighters can easily access them.

 ⚠️SAFETY REMINDER⚠️ Please do not place storm-related debris and/or trash on top of utility meters or fire hydrants. This could result in damage during collection.
🚒It’s also imperative for our firefighters to be able to see fire hydrants in the event of an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during the storm cleanup process.

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If you still have debris to be picked up in Pasadena enter your address in the link.

Is your residential address in Pasadena still in need of storm debris pick up? Storm-related debris includes: dead tree and shrub vegetation, fallen branches and limbs, fencing, damaged home materials due to Hurricane Beryl.
If so, please enter your specific address into the link and click submit. Example: 1234 Main St., Pasadena, TX 77501. Complete addresses ONLY; partial addresses or just street names will not be accepted.
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/79c8108c830a48099e6a5c40db5a28fc

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Beryl trash clean up is causing a backlog at the landfills.

Frontier Waste Solutions

“Due to the damage left by Hurricane Beryl, the entire Houston solid waste market is experiencing higher volumes of trash out for collection. From refrigerator and freezer spoilage, to leaves and branches, the volume is immense for the time being. This increased volume is causing longer wait times at each and every landfill/ disposal site and delays the turnaround time dramatically. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently to get everyone recovered as quickly as possible. Our team is doing everything we can to manage the solution and ensure that all services are completed safely and efficiently. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Thank you for your patience and support.”
-Frontier Waste Solutions

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What a wild ride of Beryl information overload. Get some more inside.

 “𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑰 𝒔𝒂𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆…” 🤯

Information overload and a power-starved algorithm got you down? 😵‍💫 We totally understand!

Please see the information below about a few recovery resources that have been circulating social media:

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩
According to their social media, the Crisis Cleanup Home Cleanup Hotline anticipates that most volunteer groups will work through Friday, August 2, 2024. For assistance, call 979-217-3791.

𝐓𝐃𝐄𝐌 𝐢𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲
If your property was damaged, report it to the Texas Division of Emergency Management here: damage.tdem.texas.gov
This helps officials connect impacted Texans with services & determine TX’s eligibility for disaster assistance.

𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance may provide funds for serious needs, displacement, basic home repairs, rental of temporary housing & other uninsured expenses resulting from Hurricane Beryl.

𝐒𝐁𝐀
The U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting an info session on recovery efforts for you and your small business on Friday July 19th at 1:30pm. Register Here Today: https://www.sba.gov/event/5117

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞
Resources from our nonprofit network partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and so much more! Pasadena Chamber of Commerce www.pasadenachamber.org

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Crews are tackling the storm debris keep hydrants clear for safety.

We know you want the storm debris gone. 😖We do too, and our teams are working on it. 🌳
🚨Please remember that placing vegetative storm debris or any kind of trash on or around fire hydrants is a safety hazard.
🚒Our firetrucks cannot see the hydrants if they are covered. In addition, the hydrants could be damaged by the huge sanitation picker trucks if the claw hits them during debris pick up.
Thank you for your cooperation and amazing patience during this recovery.

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Pasadena Residents in Harris County affected by Beryl can now apply for FEMA assistance for housing, repairs, and more.

Pasadena Residents in Harris County are now eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance to help recover from the Hurricane Beryl.

This program offers financial help for:
• Temporary housing
• Emergency home repairs
• Uninsured or underinsured losses to personal property
• Disaster legal services
• Disaster unemployment assistance
• Medical, dental, and funeral expenses caused by the disaster
To apply:
Visit the Disaster Assistance website: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Or call the FEMA helpline: 1-800-621-3362

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