Efforts Underway to House Displaced Harvey Victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as other organizations at various levels, have begun efforts to house those displaced by Hurricane Harvey. These initiatives include:
Short-TermFor those who are eligible for FEMA assistance, FEMA transitional housing assistance provides lodging to displaced survivors who need a place immediately. FEMA pays the hotel/motel directly for this assistance.Local communities