Listen to local officials for information and special instructions.
- 2-1-1 for shelter, food and disaster services.
- Red Cross: Find an open shelter.
- Drivetexas.org for flooded roads and conditions.
- Returning home after a hurricane.
Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas. Never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.
Additional Resources
- TexasReady.gov - disaster preparedness, information and resources
- Flood Safety - before, during and after
- Hurricane Safety - before, during and after
- Texas Animal Health Commission – animal resources
- 7-1-1 for Relay Texas Service
- 1-800-452-9292 - for TxDOT statewide road closures
- 1-800-525-5555 - for roadside assistance
- Texas Division of Emergency Management
- Red Cross Safe & Well - to register yourself as “Safe and Well” or search for loved ones online
- TCEQ - information for public water systems, household debris management, safe drinking water
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs – disaster relief resources
- Texas Department of Insurance - help after the storm
- TDLR – recovery resources for licensees