Hurricane Ike: Disaster Relief Information

How Do I Get Information About Red Cross Shelters in My Area?

Red Cross hotline: 1-866-438-4636 or 2-1-1 or https://www.houstonredcross.org/

The American Red Cross has a "Safe and Well" Website set up for individuals that have been affected by disaster. The website provides a way for individuals to register themselves as "safe and well". From a list of standard messages, individuals can select those they want to communicate to family members, letting them know of their well-being. Also, concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as "safe and well." The results of a successful search will display a loved one’s First Name, Last Name, an "As of Date", and the "safe and well" messages selected. https://disastersafe.redcross.org/

How do I get my power back on?

www.centerpointenergy.com

https://blogs.chron.com/closings/openings/

How can I help?

https://www.harriscountycitizencorps.com/

https://www.texasresponds.org/Joom/

Reliant Energy 713- 207-7777

Gas leaks 713-659-2111

Austin area (Austin Energy) 512-322-9100

Brenham area 979-337-7400

Giddings (Centerpoint/Reliant) 800-299-2055

Lee County (Atmos Energy) 979-774-2525

Prairie View, City of 936-857-3711

Sealy/Wallis (Reliant) 800-299-2055

Tomball Utilities 281-290-1400

How Can I Register for FEMA Assistance?

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Residents of CD10 who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations can register online anytime at https://www.fema.gov/, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), (TTY 1-800-462-7585). These toll-free telephone numbers will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice.

Assistance to individuals could include grants to help pay for uninsured temporary housing needs, essential home repairs and/or other serious disaster-related expenses, such as medical and dental expenses or funeral and burial costs.

Texans should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.

Registering with FEMA is required for federal aid, even if the person has registered with another disaster relief organization such as the American Red Cross, local officials or churches. Registrants with FEMA must use the name that appears on their Social Security card. Applicants will be asked to provide:

* Social Security number

* Address of the damaged home or apartment

* Description of the damage

* Information about insurance coverage

* A current contact telephone number

* An address where you can get mail

* Bank account and routing numbers if they want direct deposit of any financial assistance.