As Houstonians and others in Southeast Texas continue to work through the devastating storms, below are resources, information, and mental health support.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas
- FEMA Texas
- FEMA Mobile Products (To search for shelters near you, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362, e.g. Shelter 12345. You may look up shelters any time through the American Red Cross shelter map or by downloading the FEMA App.)
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- DRC Locator (Disaster Recovery Center Locator)
American Red Cross
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Hundreds of Thousands of Texans Without Power as Dangerous Heat Threatens
- American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region
- Red Cross Shelter Map
- Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions (To download Apps)
- Contact Loved Ones | Disaster Aid
Government and Other Resources
- PowerOutage.us – Texas (For a list of reported power outages across Texas.)
- CenterPoint Energy (For information, news, and updates on power outages and restoration.)
- National Weather Service (Weather information.)
- 2-1-1 (Phone assistance 2-1-1 for help locating shelters, clothing, food, or resources for your family, 24/7.)
- Salvation Army Location Search
- Disaster Loan Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Preparedness, Staying Safe, and Recovery
Floods
- Floods | Ready.gov
- Flood Safety | American Red Cross
- Flood Relief | American Red Cross
- Floods | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Flood Safety Tips and Resources | National Weather Service
Heat
- Extreme Heat | CDC (Tips, information, and resources to help stay safe in extreme heat. Includes special tips for athletes, individuals with chronic medical conditions, infants & children, low-income households, older adults aged 65+, and outdoor workers.)
- Heat and Infants and Children | CDC
- Extreme Heat | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Extreme Heat | FEMA
- Heat: A Major Killer | National Weather Service
- Heat Safety Tips and Resources | National Weather Service
- Keep Pets Safe in the Heat | The Humane Society of the United States
Thunderstorms and Lightning
- Thunderstorms & Lightning | Ready.gov
- Thunderstorm Safety | American Red Cross
- Lightning and Your Safety | CDC
- Severe Thunderstorm Education and Outreach | National Weather Service
Tornadoes
- Tornadoes | Ready.gov
- Tornado Safety | American Red Cross
- Tornadoes | CDC
- Emergency Preparedness: Tornadoes | National Weather Service
Mental Health Resources
For any members looking for personalized support through your Assistance Program, visit our member support page or reach out to your Assistance Program directly anytime.
