Hurricane Katrina
Relief Efforts

Where to Find Your Pet:

Harris County Animal Control
   281-999-3191
Houston Humane Society
   713-433-6421
Houston SPCA
   713-869-7722

School Information:

www.tea.state.tx.us

How to Find Loved Ones:

The American Red Cross has set up a web site and hotline to assist
family members who are seeking news about loved ones. Visit the
"Family Links Registry" via www.redcross.org  or
call 1-877-Loved1s (568-3317).


 

Where to Find Employment:

The Work Source
1-888-469-JOBS(5627) www.theworksource.org

To Volunteer:

American Red Cross
(800) HELP NOW or (713) 313-5480

Harris County Citizens Corp.
http://www.harriscountycitizencorps.com

When and Where to Apply for Assistance:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is on site or you may apply by phone by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).  The speech or hearing impared may call (TTY) 1-800-562-7285.  You may register online at www.fema.gov.

  • Be prepared to give your Social Security number, describe your losses, provide financial information and give information about damaged property.

The American Red Cross is also available on site to provide assistance. You may contact them at 1-866-433-4636.

To Donate:

  MONEY:
   
United Way Texas Gulf Coast - call 2-1-1

   NONPERISHABLE FOOD, TOILETRIES & HYGIENE PRODUCTS:
     Houston Food Bank - 713-223-3700


  NEW GOODS AND ITEMS:
    
Adventist Community Services - 281-351-0219
   

           **Please don't send any donated items to the Reliant Center
                                    or Astrodome Complex**

 

Useful Numbers:

United Way: Dial 211 or 713-957-HELP

Food Stamps: 800-500-4266

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 866-4USA-DOL

WIC: 800-942-3678

La. State Police: 800-469-4828

Crisis line: 713-HOTLINE
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management