Based on September 10, 2026 reporting. This story covers Southeast Texas, outside our core service counties.
After a storm, a damaged fence or a small roof leak may seem too minor to report. Nehemiah's Vision encouraged Southeast Texas residents to document damage anyway.
12News reported that the nonprofit was working with officials in Hardin and Jefferson counties to assess storm damage. Executive director Marcello "Mo" Malfino urged residents to report damage even when it appeared minor.
Individual reports help officials understand the combined impact across a community. That documentation can help determine whether the area meets thresholds for additional assistance, rather than leaving smaller losses out of the overall picture.
Reporting damage helps document need. It is not a promise of funding, a confirmation of FEMA eligibility or a substitute for an insurance claim. The useful lesson for East Texas readers is to follow their own local officials' damage-reporting instructions and keep records of what happened.