Houston Hurricane Information: Important Numbers, Links, and How To Help
HURRICANE | Important Numbers, Links, and How To Get & Receive Help
STAY UP TO DATE: Links to important city resources
EMERGENCY & NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS
EVACUATION/ RESCUE INFORMATION
SHELTER/ LOST-AND-FOUND INFORMATION
I’VE FLOODED NOW WHAT?!
STATE/ NATIONAL
DONATE/ VOLUNTEER
STAY UP TO DATE:
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- City of Houston:
- Nextdoor– Look out for your neighbors. If your community has a Nextdoor or Facebook page monitor it and pitch in where you safely can.
- Weather:
EMERGENCY & NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- 911– Only call in the event of a life-threatening emergency and stay on the line.
- As a last resort to escape flood waters DO NOT stay in your attic. Get directly on to the roof in the event of rising waters and call 911. Keep calling
- 311 – Evacuation assistance in Houston
- 211 – Evacuation assistance outside of Houston
- City of Houston Non-Emergency: 713-884-3131
- Precinct 1 (Downtown): (713) 755-5200
- Precinct 2 (SE Houston): (713) 534-0072
- Precinct 3 (East Houston – outside of the Loop): 281-427-4791
- Precinct 4 (N/ NW Houston): 81-376-3472
- Precinct 5 (West/ Katy): 281-492-3500
- Precinct 6 (East of Downtown): (713) 274-3400
- Precinct 7 (South): (713) 643-6602
- Precinct 8 (SE Houston): (281) 488-4040
- Harris County Fire Marshall: 713-881-3100
- call if you have a boat or high vehicle that can assist rescues
- Harris County Planning and Logistics: 713-426-9404
- Not for individuals, if you have a group that needs to be moved to a shelter
- US Coast Guard Houston Command Center: 281-464-4851, also 281-464-(4852 through 4855)
- National Guard: 713-578-3000
- Evacuation Routes: 800-452-9292
- City of Houston Help Line: 311
- Centerpoint Energy (Outage Map):
- Downed Power Lines: 713-207-2222
- Natural Gas Issues: Do not to turn valves on or off if you smell gas. Leave the area ON FOOT immediately. Once away from the area, call 888-876-5786 to report.
- City of Houston Office of Emergency Management: 713-884-4500
- Harris County Flood Control District: 713-684-4000
EVACUATION/ RESCUE INFORMATION:
- Many private boat rescuers are using the Zello Walkie-Talkie app to contact people (Android) (IOS)
- Houston TranStar: 713-881-3000
- Drive Texas
SHELTER/ LOST-AND-FOUND INFORMATION:
- Red Cross Houston Shelters: 713-526-8300
- Find Towed Vehicles: 713-308-8580
- Find Family & Friends or Register Yourself Safe: Safe & Well
- Report a Missing Child: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-866-908-9570
I’VE FLOODED NOW WHAT?!
STATE/ NATIONAL
- FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-525-0321
- TX Attorney General: 1-800-621-0508
- Report Price Gouging
- Texas Department of Insurance
- State Bar of Texas Disaster Relief Resources
DONATE/ VOLUNTEER
After a disaster, like a hurricane or tropical storm, the helpers and volunteers and donations are generously given, but if they are not given appropriately they may never be connected with those who need them. Please only give responsibly. Remember anyone can set up a GoFundMe (or similar page) unless you know they organizer steer clear and donate where your generosity will have the most impact.
- Volunteer:
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
- SPCA of Texas (natural disasters mean a lot of displaced animals, they could use monetary donations, goods, and/or fosters)
- Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team, (512) 719-0799 – call to volunteer, donate, offer shelter for animals, or report live or dead animals
- Donations of Items:
- Check with your local churches, if they are not flooded, many are setting up shelters
- Donate blood – while there hasn’t been a specific call, in times of crisis its always appreciated to have stores on hand.
- Direct Hope (helps Houston’s Homeless) – This is their Amazon Wishlist. Please send items to Direct Hope 4119 North Boulevard Park, Houston, Texas 77098. You can provide your personal phone number if they need it for contact purposes. They are also in need of non-perishables, bottled water, sleeping bags or clothing. Contact them if you would prefer to make a cash donation.
- Nextdoor or Neighborhood facebook groups are great places to find out how and where to help your neighbors
- Legitimate Places for Monetary Donations
- Greater Houston Community Foundation
- The Way Home (for Houston’s Homeless)
- Rise Against Hunger
- Houston Food Bank
- Texas Diaper Bank (diapers take up a lot of room on relief trucks and often are forgone in favor of food, TDB helps with this problem)
- SPCA of Texas (natural disasters mean a lot of displaced animals, they could use monetary donations, goods, and/or fosters)
- Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team, (512) 719-0799 – call to volunteer, donate, offer shelter for animals, or report live or dead animals
- Portlight (helps people with disabilities replace or acquire needed medical and accessibility equipment)
- More can be found at Charity Navigator
***We will update this list as we move into that phase. If you know of a reputable organization who needs volunteers or donations let us know at ghm@greaterhoustonmoms.com***
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