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essential phone numbers & websites
statewide hotline for all questions
2-1-1 or 1 888 312 4576
medical care:
Emergency Kidney Dialysis Service hotline: 866 407 3773
Some CVS stores are helping recharge medical equipment such as wheelchairs and breathing machines. Call 877 5823 to find out which stores are participating.
Reguardless of income, anyone can call 2-1-1 or 1 888 312 4576 can to sign up for food stamps for 2 months ( 8am-8pm )
evacuee search & support
missing persons hotline : 713 313 1656 713 526 8300
Red Cross Shelter hotline : 713 313 5286 800 RED CROSS ( 800 733 2767 )
Red Cross Evacuee Register:
Red Cross: 800 733 2767
Red Cross Safe and Well
Federal Office of Emergency Management:
FEMA: 800 621 3362 TTY for speech/hearing impaired use 800 462 7585
FEMA.gov
FEMA will pay for emergency lodging to hotels and motels.
Participating hotels is available online at www.FEMAEvacHotels.com
Fort Bend County resources:
Ft Bend public inquiries: 281 238 3430
Ft Bend EOC hotline: 281 342 6185
Ft Bend disabled evacuation: 281 238 3233
Ft Bend County radio info: 1670 am
Pasadena Evacuation and Return:
Evacuee hotline: 713 920 2136
or: 713 920 1604
La Porte Evacuation and Return:
Evacuee hotline: 866 642 4153
Lake Jackson Evacuation and Return:
Evacuee hotline: 979 415 2799
Chambers County Evacuation and Return:
Evacuee hotline: 409 267 8295
Galveston resources:
Evacuation Assist & Registration:
409 797 3723 or 409 765 3710 www.cityofgalveston.org Galveston PD
cleanup:
Those physically unable to clean up trees fallen on their homes, driveways, or street can request volunteer help from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): 713 881 3100.
City of Houston residents can drop off trash and debris at neighborhood trash depositories from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., seven days a week. You'll need to show a current utility bill plus your drivers license or a photo I.D. to leave trash. Centers are at:
. Northeast: 5565 Kirkpatrick, 713-675-3208
. Northwest: 6023 Windfern, 713-895-1003
. Southeast: 2240 Central, 713-837-0311
. South: 5100 Sunbeam, 713-738-1936
We have heard that normal heavy trash and household trash pickup has resumed, however, expect delays as their job is overwheling.
animals in need
Report Lost or Found Animals, or animals in need of rescue:
Lost & Found Pet Hotline: 713-861-0161 Rescue Hotline: 877-661-0161
hours: 10am- 6pm daily
Emergency Animal Shelters for lost animals:
1st United Methodist Church of Humble
800 Main St., Humble, Texas 77338
Lamb of God Lutheran Church
1400 FM 1960 East Bypass, Humble, Texas 77338
Bring Injured Wildlife to the SPCA
SPCA Houston : 900 Portway Drive
(near I-10 Hempstead Highway)
Harris County's animal shelter has many animals lost in the storm. Check their site at www.countypets.com or call 281-999-3191. Unclaimed animals will be killed.
Citizens for Animal Protection, also is caring for wildlife and pets.
CAP Lost & Found Pets : cap4pets.com
basic services
Report power lines down in your street only:
Centerpoint Energy: 713 207 2222
Centerpoint Stormcenter
Report gas leaks only:
Centerpoint Energy: 713 659 2111
Report low/no water pressure:
Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services: 713 884 3131
City of Houston Debris Disposal hotline : 800 207 2325
FEMA/Army CoE BLUE ROOF free tarp program :
1 888 ROOF BLU or 1 888 766 3258
legal & bureaucratic
Houston Bar Association Free Ike Legal Help Hotline: 713 759 1133
hours: 2pm-5pm, ends October 1st
Report Price Gouging:
Texas Attorney General: 800-377-3928
U.S. Department of Energy: GASWATCH.ENERGY.GOV
Insurance Claims info:
Texas Department of Insurance
Social Security Assistance hotline: 800 773 1213
transportation
Current Road Conditions:
TxDOT: 800 452 9192 or 713 802 5076
Transtar Road Closures list
Report traffic signals on state roads:
Traffic Signal Repair: 713 881 3210
METRO Resources
METRO Police: 713 224 2677
Bus Route Info: 713 635 4000
METRO Lift Info: 713 225 0119
METRO Assistance Center: 713 658 0180
www.ridemetro.org
volunteer organizations
Volunteer Hotline
The city has set up a volunteer hotline and volunteers are urgently needed throughout all of Harris County and the City to assist with area shelters, assisted living centers, Point of Distribution sites, and other non-profit sponsored efforts. Call 713 853 8802.
End Hunger Network
713-532-3663 or www.endhungernetwork.org
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
713-533-4900 or www.imgh.org
Salvation Army
713-752-0677 or www.salvationarmyhouston.org
American Red Cross
713-526-8300 or www.houstonredcross.org
United Way
2-1-1 or www.uwtgc.org
Volunteer Houston
713-964-0221 or www.volunteerhouston.org
Harris County Citizen Corps
281-436-8163 or www.harriscountycitizencorps.com
Houston Food Bank : 3811 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77026
713-223-3700 www.houstonfoodbank.org
Houston SPCA "Operation Save a Life"
Foster a lost Galveston/Bolivar/Coastal Area pet for ten days.
Details are listed on Houston SPCA site
Or you can search rescued animals (with many groups) at Pets911 Disaster Response Pet Portal
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January 9, 2012
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Hurricane Forecasting Team Drops Number Of Storms From December Forecast
December 13, 2011
by: David Pitman
Next year's hurricane season is expected to once again, produce an above average number of storms. But the team at Colorado State University that puts together one of the best-known hurricane forecasts is leaving something out of its December predictions.
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Houston's Cold Front Could Bring Hot Problems
December 5, 2011
by: Laurie Johnson
Cold and even icy weather are in the forecast for the Houston area this week — which means more people will be firing up their furnaces. When the temperatures drop, fire safety experts say it's important to be prepared.
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Another Hurricane Season Ends
November 30, 2011
by: Pat Hernandez
Gulf Coast residents collectively breathe a sigh of relief as the 2011 hurricane season ends today. But officials remind us that regardless of the inactivity along the Gulf Coast, it's always a good idea to be prepared.
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Homeowners Still Waiting For Ike Relief Help
September 13, 2011
by: Bill Stamps
Three years after Hurricane Ike, there are still a number of families in the Houston area living with blue tarps on their homes. Some of those residents took part in a protest at City Hall, claiming they've waited long enough for government help.
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Houston Oil Workers Missing In Stormy Waters Off Mexican Coast
September 9, 2011
by: Andrew Schneider
Mexico's state oil company says it's searching for 10 workers from a Houston-based company who evacuated from a platform in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
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Cooler Weather Relieves Pressure On Texas Electric Grid
September 8, 2011
by: Ed Mayberry
After several weeks of extremely hot temperatures — and very little cloud cover — cooler weather has come to Texas. And that's dropped the load level on the state's electric grid by 20 percent.
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Oil Companies Begin Platform Evacuations Ahead Of Tropical Storms
September 1, 2011
by: Ed Mayberry
With the approach of a possible tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, some petroleum producers are moving non-essential crew members from production platforms.
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Hurricane Irene Acts As Warning For Houston
August 26, 2011
by: Laurie Johnson
The nation's eyes are fixed on Hurricane Irene as it swirls toward the East Coast. Although it poses no threat to Houston — emergency officials say it should serve as a reminder to always be prepared.
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Where Did All that Hurricane Money Go?
August 17, 2011
by: Bill Stamps
The three year anniversary of Hurricane Ike is right around the corner. Local agencies say because of Ike, they received more than 30-million dollars in federal government recovery funds. Some say the entire process is a model for the rest of the country.
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Ozone Watch Days Are Down, Despite Intense Sun and Heat
August 5, 2011
by: David Pitman
With near record heat, clear skies, and stagnant winds, conditions have been ideal for the production of ozone. But we're not seeing as many ozone watch days this year, as we have in the recent past.
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Houstonians Keep Running Despite Heat
August 5, 2011
by: Bill Stamps
Just how big of a risk are people taking when they're pushing their bodies in the intense heat of this summer?
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Texas Suffers Worst One-Year Drought on Record
August 4, 2011
by: Laurie Johnson
The drought in Texas is now the worst on record. The combination of extreme heat and little rainfall makes this the worst one-year drought.
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Seniors, A Concern During This Heat Advisory
August 3, 2011
by: Pat Hernandez
With dangerously high temperatures, Houston activates its heat emergency plan. The city's EMS director says people should check in on seniors during this time. Pat Hernandez has more.
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Too Hot <em>For Football</em>?
August 3, 2011
by: Bill Stamps
With the temperature above 100 degrees, most Houstonians are trying to stay indoors as much as possible. But with football season approaching, staying indoors is not an option for area high school teams.
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Heat & Drought Prompt More Burn Bans Across TX
August 1, 2011
by: David Pitman
The list of Texas counties under a burn ban continues to grow. The unrelenting heat and drought have prompted bans in all but a handful of counties.
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Drought Lowers Lake Houston, Strands Boaters
August 1, 2011
by: Carrie Feibel
The ongoing drought has withered lawns and led to an epidemic of water main breaks. But perhaps nowhere is the drought more dramatically evident than on Lake Houston, one of the city's water reservoirs. KUHF Health, Science and Technology Reporter Carrie Feibel visited the lake for this report on the city's water supply.
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Artful Disaster Prevention
July 29, 2011
by: Pat Hernandez
It's about protecting antiquities. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston hosts the first ever disaster preparedness forum attended by library, archive and museum professionals from Houston and Galveston. Participants learn how to respond to disaster, natural or man made.
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Not Your Average Summer Camp
July 29, 2011
by: Bill Stamps
Most summer camps need blue skies and moderate temperatures in order for kids to enjoy themselves. But not when the camp itself has to do with weather. This week at the downtown Houston Weather Research Center kids have been attending the center's annual Weathercamp.
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