The recent flooding caused by rain and rising river levels prompted the American Red Cross to open shelters in Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties.
HARRIS COUNTY
The New Faith Baptist Church in Philippian Angus Street, 7858 Texas 77028, Houston
Libby County
Baptist Church Calvary 816 North Blair Avenue Cleveland, Texas 77327
Polk county
Dunbar Fitness Dunbar Street, Unit 1103 77351 Livingston, Texas.
Counties San Juanico
Disaster Shelter in San Jacinto County, 255 Live Oak, 77331 Coldspring, Texas
Use the Red Cross Emergency App, go to redcross.org/shelter, or give 1 800-RED CROSS a call to locate a shelter. Prescription medication, additional clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, crucial documents, and other comfort items should be brought by anyone planning to remain at a Red Cross shelter.
Along with any particular supplies for the kids, such toys, formula, and diapers, they should also include any applicable assistive technology and/or durable medical equipment. Red Cross can lend out medical supplies and/or assistive technology, but it can take some time to get them to the shelter based on inventory levels and delivery system accessibility.
We are aware that following a tragedy, people are kind and want to lend a hand however they can. Our top priority is to offer those affected shelter and support, and the quickest and most effective way to get aid to those in need is through cash donations.
When tragedies like this occur, your financial contribution to the Red Cross aids in providing food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery plans, and other services. To contribute to disaster relief, visit redcross.org/donate or text REDCROSS to 90999 to send $10.
SAFETY FROM FLOODING
- Don’t drown, turn around! Avoid driving. Turn around and take an alternate route if you have to travel and come across a flooded road.
- In the event that you find yourself on a flooded road with increasing waters surrounding you, swiftly exit the vehicle and seek higher ground.
- For the most recent information, tune in to your local radio, NOAA radio, or news stations. Should flooding be a problem in your community, be ready to leave as soon as it becomes necessary.
- Observe evacuation instructions and wait for authorities to declare it safe to return. Avoid the flooding.
- Watch out for animals, insects, and snakes that might be in or near your home or the floodwaters. Keep kids and pets away from flooding and dangerous areas.
GET THE EMERGENCY APP
Get shelter information, weather reports, and emergency alerts for over 35 scenarios by downloading the Red Cross Emergency App, which is free to use. By Googling for the American Red Cross or visiting redcross.org/apps, users can find Red Cross apps in app stores for smartphones.