Dear Neighbor,

Harvey continues to wreak havoc on Houston and the lives of millions of Texans. Our communities have come together and neighbors are not only helping each other, they are helping strangers in need.  This is a great testament to the character of Texans.  I am also grateful to all of our first responders and the people of Louisiana and all across the country for risking their lives to help us.

I am in communication with our local elected officials and emergency personnel and my staff is updating my website, Facebook and Twitter to provide you with resources for during and after the storm.  Please continue to check these sites for new information.

It is imperative that you remain vigilant and  monitor the flow of the water at Harris County Flood Warning System.

If you need immediate assistance, please use the following contact information.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

• Harris County Office of Emergency Management: 713-881-3100
• Texas Emergency Assistance Hotline: 1-877-541-7905
• Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213
• Harris County Evacuation Assistance Registration: 2-1-1 (County wide) 3-1-1 (in Houston)
• United States Coast Guard: 281-464-4851, 281-464-4852, 281-464-4853, 281-464-4854, 281-464-4855
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 1-800-621-3362 TTY 1-800-462-7585

SHELTERS:

For Houstonians who have been displaced due to the storm, there are several shelters across Harris County.

ADDITONAL RESOURCES:

City of Houston – Houston residents should visit the City of Houston recovery website, or dial 3-1-1 for assistance.

American Red Cross – For shelter, food, clothing, and other emergency assistance, call the American Red Cross at (866) 526-8300.

Harris County Flood Control District – For the latest information on the state of Harris County’s watersheds, visit the website or to report house flooding call 713-684-4000.

Harris County Recovery Network – For questions about general disaster recovery resources available to Harris County residents, please call the Community Services Department team at (713) 696-1998, or visit their website.

I encourage you to continue monitoring updates and instructions from local, state, and federal agencies as well as the Harris County Office of Emergency Management for guidance.

Sincerely,

John Culberson