As recovery after Hurricane Beryl continues, we want to provide some information on where you can find assistance to stay cool, remove debris, find food and water distribution, replace SNAP and WIC. For the most current list of cooling centers, charging centers and shelter locations, visit bit.ly/OEMResponse.

 

Recovery Assistance

Please visit Recover | Houston OEM to learn more about what to do during the recovery process.

 

Document All Damage

  • The American Red Cross advises to prepare a list of damaged or lost items, and take photos or videos of any damage to your property.
  • The damage assessment process is critical to being eligible for Independent Assistance from FEMA.
  • Please report all damage to your property to the State of Texas using the iSTAT Damage Surveys 
    • This tool assists local governments in the process of obtaining disaster funds.
    • This data will determine if the state of Texas and our communities meet federal thresholds for disaster assistance.

 

Disaster Relief for people with disabilities

 

Filing Insurance Claims

  • Those with insurance should contact their insurance companies before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA will only cover damages beyond the scope of the property owner's insurance plan.
  • The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has specialists ready to help. Call the TDI Help Line at 800-252-3439.

 

Financial Assistance

 

FEMA Assistance

  • Application opens July 13 – 14, 2024. Funding is available to uninsured and underinsured people who lice in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton counties. Register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App.

 

Removing Debris

If you cannot remove debris and "muck & gut" your property yourself, help is available. Contact the Crisis Cleanup hotline at 832-509-2977.

  Phone Numbers to Have

  • To report a Power Outage call 713-207-2222 (or report to 311)
  • Downed power lines or gas lines, call 1-888-876-5786 (or report to 311)
  • Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies only
  • To find shelters, text SHELTER followed by your ZIP code to 43362 for assistance from FEMA. This may direct you to local officials or online resources.
  • Call 1-800-452-9292 to learn about traffic and road conditions
  • Dial 2-1-1 for Texas/United Way Helpline
    • You can register for State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry
    • You may also call for: Disaster resources, crisis counseling, utility assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, food assistance
  • Crisis Cleanup at 832-509-2977: Help mucking and gutting your home after water damage
  • Text GULF2024 to 888-777 for Hurricane Season Updates
  • City of Houston: Dial 3-1-1 or call 713-837-0311, for debris pick up, to report flooding and request non-emergency help to the City

General Resources

 

Cooling Centers Open for Houston

People without adequate transportation to a designated cooling center can call 3-1-1 to request a free ride. Transportation is only to and from the cooling centers; transportation to other locations is unavailable.

 

The City of Houston has opened the following  cooling centers so people can take refuge from the heat. Additionally, nonprofit and county partners at the County are offering facilities.

 

City of Houston Cooling Centers and opening hours:

Southwest Multi-Service Center

6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center

4410 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center

6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center

4014 Market St, Houston, TX 77020

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kashmere Multi-Service Center

4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

 Moody Community Center

3725 Fulton St. Houston, TX 77009

12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
West Gray Multi-Purpose Center

1475 W Gray St. Houston, TX 77019

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 Kingwood Community Center

4102 Rustic Woods, Houston TX 77345

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

City of Houston Libraries Open Thursday, July 11, 2024, 9 a.m. – 6 pm.

Alief Regional Library (located inside the Alief Community Center)

Address:  11903 Bellaire, Houston, TX 77072

Phone:  832-393-1820

 Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library

Address: 7007 West Fuqua, 77489

Phone: 832-393-2370
Bracewell Neighborhood Library

Address:  9002 Kingspoint, Houston, TX 77075

Phone:  832-393-2580

 Carnegie Neighborhood Library

Address: 1050 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009

Phone:  832-393-1720
Central Library

Address: 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002

Phone:  832-393-1313

 Flores Neighborhood Library

Address: 110 N Milby, Houston, TX 77003

Phone: 832-393-1780
Johnson Neighborhood Library

Address:  3517 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051

Phone:  832-393-2550

 Jungman Neighborhood Library

Address: 5830 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77057

Phone:  832-393-1860
Kendall Neighborhood Library

Address:  609 N. Eldridge, Houston, TX 77079

Phone:  832-393-1880

 Montrose Neighborhood Library

Address:  4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

Phone:  832-393-1800
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library

Address: 1349 West 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018

Phone:  832-393-1960

 Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library

Address: 3223 Wilcrest, Houston, TX 77042

Phone:  832-393-2011
Southwest Express Library (located inside the Southwest Multi-Service Center)

Address: 6400 High Star, Houston, TX 77074

Phone: 832-393-2660

 Stanaker Neighborhood Library

Address:  611 S. Sgt Macario Garcia, Houston, TX 77011

Phone: 832-393-2080
Walter Neighborhood Library

Address: 7660 Clarewood, Houston, TX 77036

Phone: 832-393-2500

 Family History Research Center

Address:  5300 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004

Phone:  832-393-2600
African American History Research Center

Address:  1300 Victor St, Houston, TX 77019

Phone: 832-393-1440

 Houston History Research Center

Address: 550 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002

Phone:  832-393-1662

Each County precincts also open the following community centers as cooling centers:

 

Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner

Lincoln Park Community Center

979 Grenshaw St. Houston, TX 77088

2 - 6 pm

 Julia C. Hester House

2020 Solo St, Houston, TX 77020

2 - 6 pm


Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner

Hardy Community Center:

11901 W Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77076

  E. Harris County Activity Center:

7340 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77505
Flukinger Community Center:

16003 Lorenzo St, Channelview, TX 77530

 

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner

Crosby Community Center

409 Hare Rd. Crosby, TX, 77532

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 Big Stone Lodge
709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, TX 773738 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Trini Mendenhall Community Center

1414 Wirt Road, Houston, TX 77055

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 Juergen's Hall Community Center

26026 Hempstead Road, Cypress, TX 77429

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

 

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner

Bayland Community Center

6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 Radack Community Center

18650 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Weekley Community Center

8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX 77433

 Hockley Community Center: 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockley, TX 77447
Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center:

5597 Gardenia Ln, Katy, TX 77493

 

Non-Profit Organizations cooling centers locations:

 

Compudopt Office

1602 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77009

8 am - 5 pm

 Brenda & John Duncan YMCA

10655 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77041

12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA

808 Pease St. Houston, TX 77002

12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 Trotter Family YMCA

1331 Augusta Dr. Houston, TX 77057

12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Weekley Family YMCA

7101 Stella Link Blvd. Houston, TX 77025

12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 Alief Family YMCA

7850 Howell Sugarland Rd. Houston, TX 77083

12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
YMCA International Services

3110 Hayes Rd. Houston, TX 77082

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 Perry Family YMCA

1700 W League City Pkwy. League City, TX 77573

12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Woori Junos & Korean Community Center

1809 Hollister St. Houston, TX 77080

July 10 - July 12

9 am - 6 pm

 Lakewood Church

3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church Houston & Texas Federation of the People Foundation Inc.

Food, beverages, and other essential resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis

 

Mosques with AC open during the day for folks to stay, might be open at night:

 

Mosques with AC open 24/7 for folks to stay + sleep at:

American Red Cross - Shelter Locations:

 

BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus

6500 Rookin, Houston, TX 77074

24 hours starting Wednesday, July 10

 BakerRipley Ripley House

4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011

24 hours - this location will be staffed with paramedics from HFD
Champion Forest Baptist Church

16518 Jersey Dr. Houston TX, 77040

Opens at 11 P.M. July 10, 2024

 

Fort Bend Cooling Centers

Especially during this extended power outage, be sure to put these best practices into place: 

  • Drink more water. Drink lots of liquids even before getting thirsty, but avoid beverages with caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar.
  • Conduct outdoor work or exercise in the early morning or evening when temperatures are not as high. Outdoor workers should drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement beverages and take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned facility. People unaccustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment need to start slowly and gradually increase heat exposure over several weeks.
  • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that permits the evaporation of perspiration.
  • Do not leave infants, children, senior citizens, or pets unattended in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are cracked open. Check to make sure everyone is out of the car and don’t overlook children who may have fallen asleep.
  • Wear a wide-brimmed hat to help prevent sunburn as well as heat-related illness. Apply sunscreen, which protects from the sun’s harmful rays and reduces the risk of sunburn.
  • Seek accommodations in air-conditioned facilities during the heat of the day if the house is not air-conditioned: a relative’s home, multi-service centers, malls, movie theaters, libraries, etc.
  • Take frequent cool baths or showers if your home is not air-conditioned. - Look out for vulnerable populations.
  • Check on your neighbors.

 Food Assistance

 

SNAP Replacement

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed from Hurricane Beryl by August 8, 2024.

 

  • Beginning July 11, recipients can apply by dialing 2-1-1 and selecting Option 8.
  • Recipients can also download Form H1855 (Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed SNAP Benefits). Completed forms should be mailed to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 149027, Austin, TX, 78714-9027, or faxed to 877-447-2839.
  • On July 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Houston Food Bank will host a SNAP Assistance Event to help people fill out applications for SNAP, answer questions about the program, and help provide guidance for those who wish to recover food lost during Hurricane Beryl.

 

WIC Replacement

 

The WIC program, administered by HHSC, is replacing food and formula benefits lost during Hurricane Beryl through July 31, 2024.

  • Families can visit TexasWIC.org or call 800-942-3678 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and select Option 3 to speak with an operator who will help find an open WIC location.
  • WIC participants will need to go to the WIC office in order to replace food benefits.
  • WIC also offers 24/7 breastfeeding assistance through its lactation support hotline: 855-550-6667.

 

Drive Through Distribution Centers: 1 pm to 5 pm

Houston Food Bank 

 

Salvation Army Meal Service Locations

 

  Emotional Help

 

  • You can call or text the Disaster Distress National Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 if you need to chat with an expert about the storm. The helpline is free and confidential, and is available in English and Spanish.
  • You can also call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Line at 988 to speak with a crisis counselor if you are dealing with emotional distress.

Online resources to help with emotional distress:

 

Don’t be Scammed

Remember that during the recovery period, there are people and groups taking advantage of people's need for assistance. Read our separate post about how to protect yourself against these attempts.

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