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Hurricane Harvey Resources

Message from DPL

DPL is gearing up to place books at the Mega Shelter at the KBH Convention Center as well as providing storytime and other entertainment opportunities. All library locations are taking donations of entertainment items such as cards, board games and books. Access to shelters is limited to ‘residents’ living there, staff and vetted Red Cross volunteers. We anticipate this will be a long-term situation and we will need more help as time progresses so please stay tuned for updates.

Find information from the Dallas area:

Resources for shelter residents from Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD)
The latest news from Dallas City Hall:
http://www.dallascitynews.net/
Donations and volunteer opportunities in Dallas:
https://www.dallashelpforharvey.net/

Safety

To locate friends and family or to register yourself as safe
Anyone needing help (not a life-threatening emergency): 211
To find a shelter, visit www.Redcross.org/shelter or call 800-RED-CROSS
To report a missing child, contact the National Emergency Child Locator Center: 866-908-9570
To speak with a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress from the storm, call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990 , visit http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov, or text TalkWithUs to 66746

Harris County Specific

Virtual Volunteer Office
Coast Guard Rescue Houston Area: 281-464-4851 , *4852, *4853, *4584, *4855
Towed Cars (Houston): 713-308-8580

Federal

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Hurricane Harvey
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA Mobile App Includes information on open shelters, recovery centers, disaster survival tips, weather alerts, and more.
Federal Disaster Assistance

State

Resources for legal aid, common scams, housing, medical issues and more.
Governor’s Office – Texas Hurricane Center
Hurricane Awareness – DPS
Price Gouging: Consumer Protection Division
Texas Campgrounds (information on campgrounds and RV parks with space available for Hurricane Harvey evacuees)
Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (information on lodging with availability and exemption forms for evacuees)
TXDOT – Drive Texas(current and future highway conditions)
If you find yourself in need of shelter, please call 2 1 1.
Senator Cornyn's Hurricane Harvey Resources:
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/page/hurricane-harvey-resources
Senator Cruz's Hurricane Harvey Resources:
https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=3306

Other

Weather Resources
Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group
Anyone wanting to volunteer statewide
Contractors or Google “FEMA Industry”
Independent drivers/haulers: Coyote Logistics, (877) 6-COYOTE 877-626-9683
Group drivers/haulers , 844-GSA-4111 (844-472-4111)
FEMA Registration: 800-621-3362/TTY: 800-462 7585
FEMA local hire positions are being posted under Customer Representatives
Anyone wanting to be a FEMA reservist