The floods in Houston have put a strain on emergency services phone numbers. Do not use 911 to check on the status of the weather, flooded roads, power outages, or anything that is not an emergency. These calls delay help to people in true emergencies.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911 and stay on the line until someone answers. Don't hang up.
Phone numbers:
Houston Police Department: 311 or 713-884-3131
Houston Fire Department: 311
*If you are awaiting rescue, prominently display a towel or sheet from a door or window so we can spot you. Addresses are tough to spot.
United States Coast Guard:
713-578-3000
281-464-4851
281-464-4852
281-464-4853
281-464-4854
281-464-4855
Center Point Energy:
713-207-2222
Texas United Way: 211
FEMA:
Registration - 1-800-621-3362
National Emergency Child Locator Center: 1-866-908-9570
American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS
Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990
State Bar of Texas:
Legal Hotline - 1-800-504-7030
Links:
FEMA - Registration: Click here to register with FEMA
American Red Cross - Registration: Click here to check in with the American Red Cross
American Red Cross - Shelter: Click here to for a list of shelters
American Red Cross - Volunteer: Click here to volunteer
