Hurricane Beryl individual federal aid not yet finalized as derecho-stricken Houstonians prepare to relive FEMA process [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two days after Hurricane Beryl wrecked parts of southeast Texas, residents are working on rebuilding from the storm. However, some can’t do it alone, hoping FEMA can help with the financial expenses.

Sandra Edwards feels like she can’t catch a break. Her house in Houston’s Fifth Ward sustained roof damage after the derecho in May, and she doesn’t have the funds to fix it on her own. Now, it’s in even worse shape after Beryl.

“I’m very tired. I can’t take another storm. I’m staying in a home that’s falling apart limb by limb, nail by nail, panel by panel,” Edwards said. “My living room had a swimming pool in it. The water came up to the bottom of my floors. I’m concerned about getting mold again because that’s what happened during Hurricane Harvey.”

Ron Hale is in a similar situation. He doesn’t have the means to repair the fence …