EMERGENCY SUPPLIES

HISD staff members have compiled resources for families and individuals at http://bit.ly/3s7gF64

CrowdSource Rescue is providing necessary supplies to vulnerable populations across Houston.

Learn more at http://crowdsourcerescue.org/freeze

Find a complete list of resources at

Winter Storm Recovery Help | United Way of Greater Houston (unitedwayhouston.org)

REPORT DAMAGES

Report your damages at https://www.connectivetx.org/winterstorm/ .

This survey will take only 10 minutes and help direct disaster resources to those in need.

Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration’s Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST weekdays. Contact an SBA customer service representative by email at FOCWAssistance@sba.gov, by phone at 800-659-2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or go online for more information and to apply at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov.

FEMA ASSISTANCE

Apply for assistance and get additional information

Phone: 1-800-621-3362

Online: https://www.disasterassistance.gov

Use the App: FEMA App on Apple Store or Google Play.

Texas residents who lost their jobs, along with self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from the recent winter storms, can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications until March 26, 2021 for 126 counties and until April 1, 2021 for 18 counties. To apply go to Disaster Unemployment Assistance. https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance

FOOD AND WATER

Recipients of SNAP can apply for replacement benefits for food that was lost or destroyed due to severe weather.

Start by calling 2-1-1. Learn more: http://bit.ly/37y9oV6.

The Houston Food Bank is providing home delivery service for food and water for vulnerable populations.

Learn more at https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/winterstorm