Harlingen locals urged to record damage from recent weather event

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Harlingen urges its residents to document any damage caused by the recent weather event to the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool.

In a news release by the City of Harlingen, residents who sustained home, business, or agriculture damage during the rainstorm can complete an iSTAT damage survey.

Completing the survey can help emergency management officials determine the extent of damage done in the community and decide any immediate resources needed.

City officials state that the information provided in the survey plays a key role in evaluating if the state meets the federal requirements for disaster assistance.

The city reminds the public that essential things to note regarding the completion of the survey are that it is voluntary and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance. Additionally, the iSTAT survey is not a substitute for documenting and reporting damages to your insurance agency.

The survey can be conducted in English and Spanish, and tutorial videos are available on the website to help guide residents through the survey process.