State Representative Terri Leo Wilson Ready to Assist Constituents Post-Hurricane Beryl

Terri Leo-Wilson, State Representative, District 23

(Galveston, TX) – In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson stands ready to assist constituents during this challenging time. This afternoon, President Biden verbally granted Acting Governor Dan Patrick’s Emergency Declaration request through FEMA. This declaration covers Category A (Debris) and Category B (Emergency Protective Measures), providing crucial funding for emergency assistance to save lives, protect property, and support the restoration of community infrastructure impacted by the storm. 

Rep. Terri Leo Wilson attended a conference in Galveston today where Acting Governor Patrick reported on this critical update and provided insights into the state’s response to the disaster. FEMA’s assistance with these costs will expedite the recovery process and help ensure the safety of Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. 

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has activated its Catastrophe Incident Response (CAT) Plan to address the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl swiftly. This activation allows TWIA to scale up claim resources early and respond more quickly to policyholders with losses from the storm. As of Tuesday morning, TWIA has received more than 3,300 claims, with just under 500 claims filed through the Texas FAIR Plan Association (TFPA). 

Additionally, the Texas Legislature established the Ombudsman Program in 2011. The Texas Department of Insurance Coastal Outreach and Assistance Services Team (COAST) is available to assist policyholders with the TWIA claims process. For assistance, contact 855-352-6278. 

Rep. Wilson’s office is also closely coordinating with our energy providers (Entergy, Texas-New Mexico Power, and CenterPoint) as they work to restore power to homes. Updates will be continually posted on social media as more information becomes available. 

“Ensuring the safety and well-being of our community is my top priority,” said Rep. Terri Leo Wilson. “We are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to help our constituents recover and rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.” 

For additional information and updates, please visit our social media channels and follow the provided links for further assistance. 

Constituent Resources: 

Office of the Governor: Texas Hurricane Center – https://gov.texas.gov/hurricane 

TDEM Disaster Portal: https://tdem.texas.gov/beryl 

Hurricane Safety Information: https://texasready.gov/be-informed/natural-disasters/hurricanes.html

Flooding Resources: https://texasflood.org/ 

Check Road Conditions: https://drivetexas.org/ 

Call 2-1-1 for information on evacuation shelters, or visit https://tdem.texas.gov/shelter Public Utility Commission of Texas: Storm Resources – https://www.puc.texas.gov/storm/ Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767, or visit https://www.redcross.org/shelter 

TWIA Portal: https://www.twia.org/login/ 

TWIA Claims: https://www.twia.org/claims/ or 1-800-788-8247 

FAIR Plan Registration: https://portal.texasfairplan.org/claim-portal/dist/html/index policyholder.html#/auth/signup 

FAIR Plan Claims: https://www.texasfairplan.org/claimscenter/ or 1-800-979-6440 More information on temporary and permanent repairs can be found at https://www.twia.org/claims/repairs/ 

Power Outage Trackers: 

Entergy – https://www.etrviewoutage.com/map?state=TX 

TNMP – https://outagemap.tnmp.com/ 

CenterPoint – https://gisoutagetracker.azurewebsites.net/?_ga=2.184624042.200196002.1720547638- 460799444.1720547638