Weather/Emergency Information: Disaster Assistance

Site provides disaster and recovery related information and resources. Nearest Red Cross office can be accessed by zip code on this site.

If a disaster occurs, monitor FEMA's Disaster Declaration page to see if it will be declared a federal disaster. If so, enter your address to see if you are covered by federal disaster assistance. The site provides resources and an online application for disaster assistance.

IRS webpage with resources for areas declared federal disaster areas. In addition to tax-related information, the page also includes resources about planning for a disaster.

Monitor to see if where federal disaster areas have been declared. See DisasterAssistance.gov above for more information.

Site includes disaster recovery information as well as a step-by-step guide to apply for disaster assistance and a link to register online. To apply by phone for assistance with CLC participating hotels call 1-800-621-FEMA(3362).

Lets survivors and disaster relief workers know about the many disaster relief programs available.

Provides information about shelters, food and water distribution and longer term housing AFTER an emergency has passed.

Site contains disaster recovery contact information for the metropolitan Houston area. To contact by phone: Salvation Army Command Center: 713-752-0677; Salvation Army Social Services: 713-552-0186.