I hope you and yours are staying safe. As we recover from the extreme weather that has devastated many of our communities, we are working hard to ensure all our residents have access to the resources they need during this difficult time.
In that spirit, today, May 20, Precinct One will open three distribution sites for water and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs).
Distribution Sites:
Open from 11 a.m-2 p.m.
Lincoln Park Community Center
979 Grenshaw St, Houston, 77088
Julia C. Hester House
2020 Solo St, Houston, 77020
Finnigan Park
4900 Providence St Houston, TX 77020
Additionally, we will open all of our community centers to serve as cooling centers, except for Calvacade Community Center, which is still without power.
You can find a complete list of our community centers here.
FEMA Support
On Friday, President Joe Biden declared the recent severe weather events in Southeast Texas qualified as a major disaster and made federal funding available for the region's recovery efforts.
He ordered federal aid to help the state and local recovery efforts "in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024, and continuing."
I thank President Biden and his administration’s assistance as Harris County continues to respond to severe weather.
Federal funds can be used in the following ways:
- Temporary housing and home repairs
- Low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses
- Other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster
FEMA will coordinate the federal operations in Southeast Texas. Those who were affected can apply for assistance here, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or through the FEMA app.
As folks across Harris County continue to recover from the recent extreme weather, agencies across Harris County are stepping up to serve those impacted. Below you will find information and resources that are available now.
General information
Prolonged exposure to extreme heat without proper hydration and other precautionary actions may result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke. For more information on keeping yourself, your family, and your pets safe during extreme heat, visit: https://www.houstonemergency.org/extreme-heat-tips-to-stay-cool/
- Never operate a generator indoors. If you smell gas in your home, please evacuate immediately and report to CenterPoint at 713-659-2111.
- For reporting water leaks, loss of water services, fallen trees, malfunctioning traffic lights or other concerns, please call 311 or 713-837-0311.
- If any residents do not have water, they should call 311 or 713-837-0311 so HPW can address the issue.
- If City of Houston Residents need a ride to a cooling center they should call 311.
- Our office will work to send updates as we receive them. If you need assistance, please call 346-286-2125 and we will do our best to help.
- Please check readyharris.org for the latest up-to-date information.
Alerts
Sign up for emergency alerts from Harris County here.
Stay safe.
