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Individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by Hurricane Harvey may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) as a result of an amendment to the Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4332-DR). Individuals who live in, work in, or travel through the following counties may also apply for DUA: Colorado, Fayette, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Jacinto and Waller Counties. Applications for these eleven counties must be submitted by September 29, 2017. TWC\u2019s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.{\/p}<p>The following counties are also included in the disaster declaration: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton Counties. 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Apply for Texas Disaster Unemployment Assistance</p></div></div><div class="sd-news-social-placeholder"><div class="sd-news-social-container"><button class="btn btn-default sd-news-social-btn clearfix sd-font-size"><span class="little-a">A</span>A</button><button class="btn btn-default sd-news-social-btn clearfix sd-facebook"><i class="ion-social-facebook"></i></button><button class="btn btn-default sd-news-social-btn clearfix sd-twitter"><i class="ion-social-twitter"></i><!--span.count tweet--></button><a href="mailto:?subject=A%20link%20for%20you&amp;body=You%20should%20read%20this!%0A%0Ahttp://kfdm.com/news/local/missed-work-because-of-the-storm-apply-for-texas-disaster-unemployment-assistance" class="btn btn-default sd-news-social-btn clearfix sd-mail"><i class="ion-android-mail"></i></a></div></div><div class="sd-news-story-text"><p>Date: August 30, 2017</p><p>AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in 11 additional counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey. Individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by Hurricane Harvey may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) as a result of an amendment to the Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4332-DR). Individuals who live in, work in, or travel through the following counties may also apply for DUA: Colorado, Fayette, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Jacinto and Waller Counties. Applications for these eleven counties must be submitted by September 29, 2017. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.</p><p>The following counties are also included in the disaster declaration: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton Counties. Individuals who live in, work in, or travel through these 18 counties affected must apply for benefits by September 27, 2017. Applications can be taken online through <a  href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-contact-information-claimants" target="_blank">Unemployment Benefit Services</a> or by calling a TWC Tele-Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631.</p><p>Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.</p><p>DUA, which is an unemployment insurance benefit made available especially for victims of disaster, is available to individuals who:</p><p>•	Have applied for and used all regular unemployment benefits from any state, or do not qualify for unemployment benefits</p><p>•	Worked or were self-employed or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in the disaster area,</p><p>•	Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster</p><p>•	Establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income</p><p>•	Cannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster</p><p>•	Became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of household</p><p>To receive DUA benefits, all required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the day the DUA application is filed. Required documentation includes Social Security number, a copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or documentation to support that you were working or self-employed when the disaster occurred.</p><p>Applicants must mail in or fax all required documentation within 21 days from the date of the DUA application. Send mailed documentation to: Texas Workforce Commission, UI Support Services Department, Attn: DUA, 101 E. 15th St., N. Lamar, Austin, TX, 78778-0001, or fax it to 512-936-3250.</p><p>Job seekers may visit local Workforce Solutions offices for access to job-search resources, job postings and training programs, as well as assistance with exploring career options, résumé and application preparation, career development and more. Customers also may connect with potential employers through TWC’s online job-search engine, by visiting WorkinTexas.com.mage caused by Hurricane Harvey.Social Security number, a copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or documentation to support that you were working or self-employed when the disaster occurred.</p><p>The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the services it offers in coordination with its network of local workforce development boards, call 512-463-8942 or visit www.texasworkforce.org. 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