Hurricane Harvey Emergency, Roadway, Volunteer, and Donation Resources

By Texas Food and Fuel Association

8/29/2017

Emergency Contacts

Houston Police Department: Dial 311 or Houston Police's non-emergency number 713-884-3131
Houston Fire Department: Dial 311 – IMPORTANT: If you are awaiting rescue, prominently display a towel or sheet from a door or window so we can spot you
Med ER Rooftop Helicopter: 281-464-4851 & 1-800-323-7233
National Guard: 713-578-3000
United States Coast Guard: 281-464-4851, 281-464-4852, 281-464-4853, 281-464-4854, 281-464-4855
CenterPoint Energy: 713-207-2222 to report downed power lines
FEMA Registration: 1-800-621-3362
National Emergency Child Locator Center: 1-866-908-9570
American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS
Register for assistance: www.disasterassistance.gov, www.onestarfoundation.org

Flood and Traffic Maps

General Information

Harris County Flood Warning System: Keep an eye on rainfall levels with this map. Make sure to update it to the right time frame to see totals for Hurricane Harvey.
National Weather Service | Houston: Site for the Forecast office in the Houston and Galveston area.
National Hurricane Service
Hurricane Safety Checklist: Checklist to prepare for a hurricane.

Where to Donate

United Way Houston Flood Relief does great work. /u/swingthatwang has been personally helped by them. **will need volunteers. contact to volunteer
YMCA Houston Flood Relief also does fantastic work. /u/swingthatwang has known numerous people helped directly by them. Can also text HOUSTON to 91999 to donate. **will need volunteers
Houston Food Bank
HEB - They have tear pad donations at their stores. Not sure about direct donations.
JJ Watt's Houston Flood Relief Fund Crowd-raise already raised $500K since 8/27
Red Cross - 1-800-RED-CROSS - Text 90999 to donate $10

Where to Volunteer

Members