Blake Farenthold: “I did want to add that, though Texans are helping people and people are helping each other, volunteer organizations like…”

“I did want to add that, though Texans are helping people and people are helping each other, volunteer organizations like Mr. Weber is talking about, the Federal Government, also, is helping with FEMA and SBA loans. Some people have gotten denial letters from FEMA. If you read them carefully, they are not always denial letters. You should follow up with FEMA. It may be you are just missing some paperwork. All Congressmen have folks in their office, caseworkers or red tape cutters, who can help if you are having problems getting the help you need from FEMA or the SBA. We can't get them to bend or break the rules, but if you are having trouble communicating or you feel like you are not being treated right, please call your Member of Congress' office because we are here to help in more ways than just sitting up here in Washington making laws. One of the best parts of the job is helping folks out on a one-on-one basis, and we are doing that throughout the district I represent, from Wharton, Bay City, Victoria, down to Corpus Christi, Rockport, and to all the other communities that I represent. So I just want to make sure folks knew that your congressional office is a resource.”