Helping Houston
Posted 11 months ago - Jan 1, 2024
UPDATE 5/28/2024:
FEMA opens 3 more disaster recovery centers:
UPDATE 5/22/2024:
Cooling and Distribution Centers are available! Some are open from 11 am to 7 pm, others Noon to 8 pm. Free rides are available by calling 311. For locations:
For anything FEMA related, including getting your questions answered in person or accessing the FEMA website or app:
https://www.khou.com/article/weather/fema-disaster-relief/285-e0bc6db7-3532-422b-836f-b4e514464bec
To report damage to your home or business, email damage.tdem.texas.gov.
If your home has been affected by flooding, the Harris County Office of Emergency Management has a number you can call to get debris picked up. It's 713-274-3880. You can also email homeflooding@harriscountytx.gov. The county asks that you separate it into six different categories – normal household trash, vegetative debris, construction and demolition debris, appliance and white goods, electronics and household chemical waste.
Experts say this is a good reminder for all of us to get flood insurance before hurricane season starts. Just because you don’t live on a flood plain doesn’t mean you’re not eligible for it. There is a 30-day waiting period for it to kick in, and hurricane season officially starts June 1st.
Sunday brought more rain, leading to more high water and flooding risks. KHOU has some great info about what's already happened, things to look for including road closures, and also resources if you or someone you know is in need. One highlight is that United Way's 2-1-1 is manned 24/7 and is there if you need assistance because of flooding. We also want you to know that we are here to pray. Text PRAY to 893893 and you can share your prayer so that the KSBJ community will pray in the moment for you. We know we have a God that is WITH us in the storm!
