Shelters for evacuees of Hurricane Harvey in Texas
Call U.S. Coast Guard for rescue if stranded
Coast Guard National Command Center: (202)-372-2100
Port Arthur Police Dept: (409)-983-8600
Beaumont Police Dept: (409)-832-1234
Coast Guard Houston Center: (281)-464-4851, (281)-464-4852, (281)-464-4853, (281)-464-4854, (281)-464-4855
If you need rescue or if you are a rescuer or open shelter, tap on the map (after clicking on the link below) to mark your location
Below are locations of shelters. Click on location to see full address. Slide map vertically or horizontally to show more shelters if needed.
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#Harvey still dangerous. #USCG round the clock rescues in #Houston. Call 281-464-(4851)(4852)(4853)(4854)(4855). Get on roofs, not in attics
— U.S. Coast Guard (@uscoastguard) August 28, 2017
To report a #harvey emergency you must call numbers below or 911 for assistance. If busy keep trying. Do not report distress on social media pic.twitter.com/2YROOVWwDk
— U.S. Coast Guard (@USCG) August 28, 2017
What warrants a 911 call? A true life-threatening emergency. Please do not call 911 to report water coming into your home #harvey #houwx
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 27, 2017
4-legged evacuees are welcome at the City's shelter! Arrangements will be made to house dogs and cats onsite. Call 311 for the latest info.
— Austin Texas (@austintexasgov) August 28, 2017
Wondering how do to stay updated in light of #Harvey? Register @ https://t.co/3GysxnD8oh to receive emergency notices and advisories.
— Austin Texas (@austintexasgov) August 28, 2017
Shelters for evacuees of Hurricane Harvey in Texas
https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance
http://www.femaevachotels.com/index.php
City of Port Arthur (Jefferson County)
List of volunteers w boats ready to help #PortArthur
Coast Guard Cmnd Ctr:202-372-2100
Port Arthur PD:409-983-8600
Beaumont PD:409-832-1234 pic.twitter.com/aR0pvNzpW0— FreedomPostOrg (@FreedomPostOrg) August 30, 2017
Below is the list of shelters in a number of cities. Updates are provided for the duration of the flood. FULL means this particular shelter is at its capacity, and no longer available.
City of Alvin (Brazoria County)
*Living Stones Church: 1407 Victory Ln, Alvin, TX 77511. Phone: (281)-331-9517
FULL
City of Angleton (Brazoria County)
Angleton Independent School District: 1900 N. Downing Rd Angleton, TX 77515. Phone: (979)-864-8000
City of Cleveland, TX (Liberty County)
Calvary Baptist Church: 816 N Blair Ave, Cleveland, TX 77327. Phone: (281)-593-1751
City of Coldspring, TX (San Jacinto County)
Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Jones Educational Complex:
City of Conroe (Montgomery County)
Lone Star Convention Center: 9055 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303. Phone: (936) 538-8000
City of Crosby, TX (Harris County)
American Legion Hall: 14890 FM 2100, Crosby, TX 77532. Phone: (281)-328-1814
Crosby Middle School: 14703 FM 2100, Crosby, TX 77532. Phone: (281) 328-9264
City of Dallas (Dallas County)
Samuell Grand Recreational Center: 6200 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223. Phone: (214)-670-1383
Tommie Allen Recreational Center: 7071 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas, TX 75241. Phone: (214)-670-0986
Walnut Hill Recreational Center: 10011 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75229. Phone: (214)-670-7112
City of Houston, TX (Harris County)
Lakewood Church: 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027. Phone: (713)-635-4154
The MET Church: 13000 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070. Phone (281)-890-1900
Harbor Light Center For Men: 2407 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009. Phone: (713)-224-2875
Sally’s House for Women: 1717 Congress Ave, Houston, TX 77002. Phone: (713)-223-8889
North Shore 9th Grade Campus: 13501 Hollypark Dr, Houston, TX 77015. Phone (832)-386-3400
Lindale Assembly of God: 307 E Eagle Spirit Dr, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: (903)-882-6179
George R. Brown: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Phone: (713)-853-8000
Campbell Center: 1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77032. Phone: (281)-985-6110
Westfield High School: 16713 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090. Phone: (281)-891-7130
*Copperfield Church: 8350 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77095. Phone: (281)-856-2273
FULL
Community of Faith Church: 1024 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX 77091. Phone: (713) 688-2900
Family Residence – Salvation Army: 1603 McGowen St, Houston, TX 77004. Phone: (713)-650-6530
Forge For Families Inc: 3435 Dixie Dr, Houston, TX 77021. Phone: (713)-660-1860
*Frank Dobie High School: 10220 Blackhawk Blvd, Houston, TX 77089. Phone: (713)-740-0370
FULL
*Gallery Furniture: 6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076. Phone: (713)-694-5570
FULL
City of Humble, TX (Harris County)
Creekwood Middle School: 3603 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX 77339. Phone: (281) 641-4400
City of Huntsville, TX (Walker County)
Huntsville High School: 515 Farm to Market Rd 2821, Huntsville, TX 77320. Phone: (936) 435-6100
City of Katy, TX (Harris County)
*Cinco Ranch High School: 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. Phone: (281) 237-7000
FULL
*Marshall High School: 1220 Buffalo Run, Missouri City, TX 77489. Phone: (281)-634-6630
Pasadena High School: 206 South Shaver, Pasadena, TX 77506, Pasadena, TX. 77506. Phone: (713)-740-0310
Golden Acres Bapist Church: 2812 Pansy St, Pasadena, TX 7750.Phone: (281) 487-0582
Pearland High School: 3775 S Main St, Pearland, TX 77581. Phone: (281) 997-7445
Sacred Heart Church: 507 S 4th St., Richmond, TX 77469. Phone: (281)-342-3609
Gallery Furniture: 7227 West Grand Parkway South, Richmond, TX 77407. Phone: (281) 407-7161
City of Rosenberg, TX (Fort Bend County)
B.F. Terry High School: 5500 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Phone: (832)-223-3400
First Assembly of God: 2512 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Phone: (281) 342-3805
George Junior High School: 4601 Airport Ave, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Phone: (832) 223-3600
City of Stafford (Fort Bend County)
Stafford Middle/Primary School Cafeteria: 1625 Staffordshire Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Phone: (281) 261-9203
ISGH-Brand Lane Islamic Center Masjid Sabireen: 610 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477. Phone: (678) 656-4013
City of Sugarland (Fort Bend County)
Sugar Land First United Methodist Church: 431 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Phone: (281) 491-6041
Kempner High School: 14777 Voss Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498. Phone: (281) 634-2300
Darul Uloom Texas Masjid in Sugar Land: 11920 Hwy 6 #1400, Sugar Land, TX 77498. Phone: (713) 205-6129
Adam Masjid: 341 Southwestern Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Phone: (281) 201-2152
Masjidul Arafat: 16300 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498. Phone: (281) 495-1916
City of The Woodlands (Mongtgomery County)
St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church: 26777 Glen Loch Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Phone: (281) 367-9885
Church Project: 295 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Phone: (281)-292-1798
The Woodlands College Park High School: 3701 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Phone: (936) 709-3000
City of The Woodlands (Mongtgomery County)
First Baptist Church Tomball: 401 Oxford St, Tomball, TX 77375. Phone: (281) 351-4997
Graceview Baptist Church: 25510 TX-249, Tomball, TX 77375. Phone: (281) 351-4979
City of Spring, TX (Harris County)
Klein ISD Multipurpose Center: 7500 FM 2920, Klein, TX 77379. Phone (832)-249-4240
Spring High School: 19428 I-45, Spring, TX 77373. Phone (281)-891-7000
Trinity Lutheran Church: 5201 Spring Cypress Rd., Spring, TX 77379. Phone: (281)-376-5773
City of Spring, TX (Montgomery County)
https://twitter.com/HoustonOEM/status/902701939426779136https://twitter.com/HoustonOEM/status/902722429356838912
Toyota Center: 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002. Phone 713-758-7200
Turner: The @ToyotaCenter will become another shelter – however residents will check-in at the @GRBCC. #harvey
— Houston OEM (@HoustonOEM) August 29, 2017
City of Austin, TX (Please call 311 or 512-974-2000 to check on updates and availability of spaces in shelters)
Wilhelmina Delco Center: 4601 Pecan Brook Dr, Austin, TX 78724. Phone (512)-841-8323
Lyndon B. Johnson High School: 7309 Lazy Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78724. Phone (512)-414-2543
Toney Burger Activity Center: 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745. Phone (512)-414-1050
Sidney Lanier High School: 1201 Payton Gin Rd, Austin, TX 78758. Phone (512)-414-2514
Lanier High School, located at 1201 Payton Gin Rd, is currently taking in people + animals. #harvey #atxshelter
— Austin Texas (@austintexasgov) August 29, 2017
Austin Convention Center: 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701. Phone (512)-404-4000
will begin receiving guests in the coming days. Evacuees seeking more information on which public shelters are still operating in Austin can call .
City of San Marcos, TX
San Marcos Activity Center: 501 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666. Phone: (512)-393-8280
City of Bastrop, TX
First United Methodist Church: 1201 Main Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. Phone: (512)-478-5709
City of Smithville, TX
Smithville Indoor Recreation Center: 106 Gazley St, Smithville, TX 78957. Phone: (512)-237-3282 ext. 7
Open to Bastrop County residents who wish to voluntarily evacuate, especially from areas that have been historically prone to flooding. Small household pets will be accepted. There are limited cages, so please bring a cage if you have one for your pet.
City of Marble Falls, TX
Best Western Marble Falls Inn: 1403 N Highway 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654. Phone (830)-693-5122.
Quality Inn Lake Marble Falls: 1206 Highway 281 North, Marble Falls, TX 78654. Phone (830)-693-7531.
Hampton Inn on the Lake: 704 First Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654. Phone: +1-830-798-1895 or (830)-798-1895.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Marble Falls: 501 Hwy 2147 West, Marble Falls, TX 78654. Phone: (830)-798-2020
Holiday Inn Express Marble Falls: 714 corazon Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654. Phone: (830)-693-0707
Hill Country Inn & Suites: 830-693-3637: 1101 Hwy 281 N Marble Falls, TX 78654. Phone: (830)-693-3637
Find loved ones who marked themselves as safe or to register yourself as safe
Visit https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/
To find loved ones who marked themselves as safe after #Harvey or to register yourself, visit: https://t.co/dD8dLtWZJm @RedCross
— FEMA (@fema) August 28, 2017
Volunteer
City of Houston
- Salvation Army Family Residence Shelter: Address 1603 McGowen St, Houston, Texas 77004. Phone (713)-650-6530. Ask for Ruby or Yolanda.
- George R Brown Convention Center: Address 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Phone 713.853.8001Also in need of sweaters, socks, blankets, pillows, towels, diapers, formula, toothbrushes, toothpaste, food (packaged/ready to eat), comfort kits, first aid supplies, medical gloves, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner. Please drop off at Hall E.
- Fire Marshall is looking for individuals with high water vehicles and boats to help with water rescues: call 713.881.3100
- If you are an attorney and would like to help the Texas Bar assist victims of Harvey go to www.texasbar.com/attorneyvolunteer
- Volunteer with the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster https://www.nvoad.org/how-to-help/volunteering/
Donations Drop-Off
While financial donations still continue to be the preferred way of assisting survivors of the catastrophic flooding occurring in our city. As part of the joint City/County Donations Management Plan, donations drop-off points have been opened for residents who wish to donate in-kind to disaster survivors:
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas Avenue
(Please take donations to the Southeast Gate at Emancipation & Walker)
Houston, Texas 77003
*Please note this location is no longer taking clothing donations
World Harvest Outreach Seventh-Day Adventist Church
10800-A Scott Street
Houston 77047
Contact: Pastor Kenneth Goodman (713.364.9763)
Receiving Donations: M-F 9:00am – 6:00pm
Bethel Heavenly Hands Church
12660 Sandpipers Street
Houston, Texas 77035
Contact: Pastor Walter August, Jr. (713.962.6602)
Receiving Donations: M-F 8:00am – 6:00pm
Additional drop-off points may be established as conditions change, so check houstonrecovers.org for more.
Residents who wish to help survivors should remember that only usable items should be donated. Donating materials that are worn-out, unwashed, or serve little purpose for the immediate needs of survivors may delay the sorting and distribution process.
If you are able to donate the following, please drop them off at designated locations:
- Food: Unexpired, non-perishable and easy-to-make
- Water: Bottled water with the safety seal intact
- Children’s Supplies: Diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, diaper rash cream (in their original, unopened packaging) and cribs, playpens, car seats (new or gently used condition), and toys.
- Clothing: New or gently used, and seasonally-appropriate. (e.g. shirts, pants, socks, shoes.) Only new undergarments will be accepted.
- Equipment: Items that can be used to assist in the emergency response and immediate relief phase – such as power tools, ladders, chainsaws, fans, etc.
- Supplies: Cleaning supplies (e.g. bleach, sponges, mops, N95 filtration masks, gloves, buckets,) chairs, and tables
- Materials: Building materials (e.g. sheetrock, plywood, and lumber)
- Toys: Only new or clean, gently-used toys will be accepted (e.g. books, board games, battery-operated games)
- Furniture: Only furniture in clean and usable condition
- Bedding: New bedding (sheets, pillows, comforters, etc.) in unopened packages are preferred
Individuals, companies and organizations that wish to donate monetarily or in-kind can contact the Donations Management hotline at
(800) 924-5985
between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday to ask questions about making donations.
Emergency Phone Numbers
In life-threatening situation, 1st call 911, 2nd local county emergency operation center. Unable to connect, call #USCG. PHOTO: EOC numbers pic.twitter.com/s0aeT9o0aO
— USCG Heartland (@USCGHeartland) August 28, 2017
TV Station Livestream
- 2: https://www.click2houston.com/live/watch-live-kprc-2-news
- 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWwqIO_4VNw
- 13: http://abc13.com/live/
- 26: http://www.fox26houston.com/live
- 39: http://cw39.com/on-air/live-streaming/
Volunteer
- Salvation Army Family Residence Shelter: 1603 McGowen St, Houston, Texas 77004. Phone: 713.650.6530 and ask for Ruby or Yolanda.
- George R Brown Convention Center. 713.853.8001Also in need of sweaters, socks, blankets, pillows, towels, diapers, formula, toothbrushes, toothpaste, food (packaged/ready to eat), comfort kits, first aid supplies, medical gloves, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner. Please drop off at Hall E.
- Fire Marshall is looking for individuals with high water vehicles and boats to help with water rescues: call 713.881.3100
- If you are an attorney and would like to help the Texas Bar assist victims of Harvey go to www.texasbar.com/attorneyvolunteer
- Volunteer with the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster https://www.nvoad.org/how-to-help/volunteering/
Lost Wages due to Harvey
- Texas Workforce Commissionhttp://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/hurricane-harvey-disaster-aid-available-18-texas-counties The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey. Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4332-DR) dated August 25, 2017, workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Harvey. Applications for DUA must be submitted by September 27, 2017. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
- FEMA-Disaster Unemployment- 800-622-3362
Flood Insurance Claim
- National Flood Insurance ProgramPolicyholders may call 1-800-621-3362 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CDT) for general information, servicing of claims, or technical assistance.
- FEMATexans who have sustained property damage from severe storms and flooding are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at disasterassistance.gov.
- To take advantage of current Texas Insurance Law protecting property owners’ with regard to damage claims resulting from HURRICANE HARVEY, policyholders should send a written message or email directly to their insurance company that (1) specifically references their claim; AND (2) is dated BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017. Telephone messages will not suffice to give written notice. KEEP A HARD COPY OF WHAT IS SENT.
- Reason why it needs to be before September 1:https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/04/texas-house-weather-insurance-lawsuits/
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