One of the largest fires in Texas history is sweeping across the state. It’s crucial to prioritize your safety and well-being. Below are resources that offer information, preparation and recovery tips, as well as mental health support.
For information on evacuation shelters, call 2-1-1.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-3362
- Texas | FEMA.gov
- 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.)
- Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator
American Red Cross
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Conditions Ripe for Wildfires in Texas, New Mexico; Get Ready Now
- Red Cross Shelter Map
- Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions (To download Apps)
- Contact Loved Ones | Disaster Aid
Salvation Army
Government and Other Resources
- 2-1-1 Texas (Dial 2-1-1 for help locating evacuation shelters and other resources for your family.)
- Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Texas Wildfires
- 2024 February Wildfires | Texas Division of Emergency Management (Click here for resources and information, including on how to report property damage.)
- Fire Danger: Current Situation | Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer (For information on active and recently contained wildfires.)
- Texas Power Outages Map
- Live Updates: Fires Rage Across Texas Panhandle | The Weather Channel
- Texas Fire Resources
- AirNow.gov (Get air quality data where you live.)
- DisasterAssistance.gov
Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery
- Wildfires | TexasReady.gov
- Wildfires | Ready.gov
- Wildfire Safety | American Red Cross
- Evacuation & Readiness | Wildfire Risk to Communities
- Wildfires | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Wildfire Preparedness Tips | National Fire Protection Association
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.
