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July 18, 2019

Title: Hurricane Season: Be Prepared
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Kevin Walker
with Operation Blessing International (www.OB.org)

During Hurricane Season, former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett often warned: “Be prepared to take care of yourself and your loved ones for five days.”

Kevin Walker, the Deployment Manager with Operation Blessing (OB), concurs. OB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization dedicated to demonstrating God’s love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does OB prepare for a natural disaster or other emergency?

Did OB have supplies ready for Barry in Houston?

Does OB currently have teams in Louisiana and Mississippi helping those in need? Kevin Walker explains that, though the damage so far has been minimal, they are still monitoring the situation and helping when they are needed.

How does OB decide where to go and who to help?

Where does OB have warehouses? What kind of supplies do they house? Do they offer their services to local food banks, as well?

OB is always appreciative of monetary donations for fuel for their delivery trucks and for others needs. Click here  to donate now.

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Title: Is Houston Prepared for Another Harvey?
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)

Part 1 of 2

It has been nearly two years since Harvey devastated Houston and other Texas cities. Many people are still trying to sift through damage done to their homes and businesses.

Bill King is a candidate for Houston Mayor. Today he will be discussing what must be done to avoid such a catastrophe in the future.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Houston better prepared now for another flooding disaster?

Has Houston leadership admitted that there is a problem?

The current Mayor of Houston claims there is no money available for flood-mediation within the City of Houston. Is this an accurate statement?

All Houstonians must pay a “rain tax” to be used for flood mediation. How much money has been collected? Where has much of this money been allocated?

How has the City of Houston utilized the “fine print” in the Rain Tax?

Bottom line: Has the Flood Czar been honest with the people of Houston about the distribution of money from the Rain Tax?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is Houston Prepared for Another Harvey?
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Bill King
with Bill King (www.BillKingBlog.net)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

After the flood waters from Hurricane Harvey subsided, The Corp of Engineers identified the need to dredge the mouth of the San Jacinto River. Has this been accomplished? If not, why not?

Each year the Combined Utility System (the water & sewer department) transfers roughly fifty million dollars to the Storm Water Fund. What is this money intended for? How has that money actually been spent?

For Bill King campaign information, click here.

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July 10, 2014

Title: Remembering the Past and Looking Ahead
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Alex Winslow
with Texas Watch (www.TexasWatch.org)

Part 1 of 3

Hurricane Ike (2008) is still very vivid in our minds. Lives were lost. Homes were toppled. Entire towns left in ruins. It will be a long time before those horrible images will be erased from our minds.

How prepared are you now? Alex Winslow, with Texas Watch, says you should review your policy every year to make sure no coverage has expired (it happens!) and that everything is up to date.

Alex also recommends taking a video of everything of value in your home, garage, and storage areas.

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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Alex Winslow
with Texas Watch (www.TexasWatch.org)

Many people do not realize that wind or flood damage is NOT part of their home insurance coverage. It should be, but it’s not. Drenching downpours happen. Alex says flood coverage is a must.

Now comes the tricky business….what are you supposed to do if your home does suffer damage in a natural disaster? Filing insurance claims is bothersome, sometimes by design to discourage claims, and time-consuming. Alex gives some tips on how to handle the paperwork.

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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Alex Winslow
with Texas Watch (www.TexasWatch.org)

In the past, insurance companies coached their adjusters to deny claims, then delay, delay and delay some more, followed by offering low settlements. Adjusters were even rewarded with prizes and trips for holding down the number of claims.

Be persistent in your request for prompt payment. But Alex warns to never take the first offer thrown at you because it is probably a whole lot less than what you’re owed!

Sometimes it is necessary to hire an attorney and fight for what you deserve. Do not try to handle the issue on your own. The insurance company has teams of lawyers at their disposal – at times, you need one, too!

If you need to file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance, call 1.800.252.3439. While the TDI cannot resolve your issue (you will still need a lawyer), they will have your complaint on file. It is important to have your concerns made public for the safety of everyone.

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July 21, 2011

Title: Hurricane Preparedness
Topic: Hurricane Preparedness

Discussed by Sheriff Ron Hickman
with Sheriff Ron Hickman (www.ronhickman.com/)

A natural disaster could stride at any time. How should you prepare?

Our area has seen its share of floods, tornados, hurricanes and even wild fires. What steps are you taken to prepare? FEMA is now recommending that everyone should be prepare to shelter in place up to seven days without having to rely on outside water or food. What about gasoline to run your generator?

Constable Hickman encourages all to prepare for disasters and pray they do not come.

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