Winter Storm Uri Resources and Information

Resources and Information

To be connected to an agency that may be able to help with your immediate needs, call the Texas Emergency Helpline by dialing 2-1-1 or searching online at 211texas.org.

Food and Water Distributions

Catholic Charities is distributing food in Houston, Fort Bend (Richmond) and Galveston. Find dates, times and registration information:

Get Food Help

• Houston Food Bank Food Partners
• Kids Meals Houston
• Food and Water Distributions – United Way Houston
• List Additional of Food and Water Distributions
• SNAP recipients may purchase hot meals through March with their SNAP benefits.

Home Repairs

• FEMA is assisting individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY.
• SBA Disaster Assistance Available For Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Winter Storms
• Report home damage – Harris County (ReadyHarris.org)
• Crisis Cleanup may be able to help with volunteer support for cleaning up after the freeze. Register online here or call 844-965-1386. Volunteers will contact you as they have resources to help. Assistance is limited.
• Clean up guide [PDF]
• Separating debris [PDF] – Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management
• How to detect and deal with frozen pipes
• Filing claims with renters or homeowners insurance for damages

Legal Resources

• Texas Winter Storm Resource – Renter’s Rights, How to Request Repairs from Landlord
• Renter’s Rights [PDF]
• Replacing legal documents – USA.gov
• Houston Volunteer Lawyers – free legal assistance
• The State Bar of Texas Disaster Hotline: (800) 504-7030. The hotline — answered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
• TexasLawHelp.org provides this list of legal advice articles for disaster recovery.
• Immigrant Disaster Resource Guide
• Immigrant Rights Hotline: 1-833-468-4664
• Know Your Rights – Public Utility Commission of Texas
• Houston Bar Association – Disaster Recovery Resources

Winter Storm Needs Assessment Survey

Impacted by the Winter Storm? Share your needs with local nonprofits so we can advocated for more resources for our community. (Note this isn’t an application for assistance, but you can opt-in to receive text messages about new resources as they become available. Your personal information won’t be shared with government entities.

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Additional Catholic Charities Services

Find resources and information about Catholic Charities’ programs and services:
Additional Catholic Charities Services

How to Help Families Impacted by Winter Storm Uri

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Additional Resources

• Winter Storm Resources (ReadyHarris.org)
• Houston Responds Disaster Resources
• To get the most up-to-date information from the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, text FREEZE to 888777.
• Warming Centers: call 211 or 311 or visit Texas Warming Centers
• If you use durable medical equipment, like oxygen machines, that go out because they lose power, please call 202-225-2571 and someone will contact you.
• Shelter or transportation needs: call Harris County Sheriff’s Office: 713-221-6000.
• West Houston Assistance Ministries
• Memorial Area Ministries: 713-574-7533 English | 713-574-7536 Español
• Northwest Assistance Ministries
• Humble Area Assistance Ministries
• Baker Ripley