Date: Aug. 3, 2018
Media Contact: Lisa Givens
Phone: 512-463-8556
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in 1 additional county as a result of severe weather and flooding. Individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by flooding 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 4377-DR). Individuals who live in, work in, or travel through the following additional county may also apply for DUA: Jim Wells. Applications for Jim Wells county must be submitted by September 4, 2018. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance. This brings the total number of counties approved for DUA under 4377-DR to three (3).
Individuals affected by the recent severe storms and flooding in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties must apply for benefits by August 10, 2018.
Applications can be taken online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling a TWC Tele-Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631.
Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by severe flooding.
DUA, which is an unemployment insurance benefit made available especially for victims of disaster, is available to individuals who:
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, check stubs, and/or documentation to support that you were working or self-employed when the disaster occurred.
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.
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.
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