$2,000 is the most that any one family will receive. It is to enable them to buy gas, bus tickets, airplace tickets or to put a deposit down on an apartment or house to rent. They're not supposed to be able to spend that money and continue to stay in the shelters.
The evacuee population of the main 3 Houston shelters is reported to be down by 2/3's
I understand, I want folks to be able to get things they need (just not things they want - with my money)...I also didn't know they weren't supposed to be able to stay at the shelter with this card....Thanks