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Residential Resources

Residential Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)
Located at George R Brown
1-800-525-0321   
Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in the cities of Katy, Baytown and Houston. See more info here.

  • Home owner disaster loans up to $200k to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate
  • Homeowners and renters can get up to $40k to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property
  • FEMA helps with transitional sheltering assistance; to move from a shelter to short term housing such as a hotel. This assistance is limited to 30 days.
Go to FEMA first! Before trying to go to other organizations/insurances for money.
Coming Home after the Flood: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/images/114335
How to avoid scams and know the difference between licensed and unlicensed contractors.
 
Waste Management Updates  
See Baker Botts Resource Guide 
This great resource guide reviews hot topics:
  • SNAP Benefits
  • HUD
  • Renters Rights
  • School Rights
  • Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance
  • How to Replace Important documents
  • Avoiding Home Repair Fraud
 
Houston American Red Cross
713-526-8300
866-526-8300
   
Active Shelters:
  • NRG Center (1 NRG Park)
  • Toyota Center (1510 Polk Street)
  • George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida de las Americas)*
  • MO Campbell Center (1865 Aldine Bender Road)
  • Golden Acres Baptist Church (2813 Pansy Street)
  • Forge for Families (3435 Dixie)
  • Pasadena High School (206 South Shaver, Pasadena)
For additional Redcross shelters go to: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter
Airbnb has launched a site for  people looking for a place to stay and for those who can offer shelter. Fees are waived for people who check in before September 1. 
 
Harris County
​713-755-5000

Office of Emergency Management
713-881-3100

City of Houston (emergencies)
311 or 713-837-0311

Flood Control
713-684-4000

Houston TranStar (Transportation and Emergency Services)
713-881-3244

Multi-Service Centers:

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