Post Harvey

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Immediate Assistance Program

The American Red Cross is focused on responding to the area’s most severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey. This damage caused significant displacement and has resulted in a clear need for emergency assistance.

Through the generosity of the American public, the American Red Cross is initiating the Immediate Assistance Program. This program provides emergency assistance in the amount of $400.00 to those directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey.


Debris Pickup & Damage Report

If you were affected by Harvey and need assistance with debris pickup from your home or need to report any damages click here.


FEMA: Debris Removal Guidelines

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FEMA has a Hurricane Harvey resource page for all of us.

Please visit https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey for help and tips.
  • To report a missing child, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-866-908-9570
  • To talk to a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress from the storm, call the @disasterdistressline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
  • Visit the FEMA Social Hub for updates from official emergency management social media accounts.
  • Download the FEMA Mobile App to receive alerts from the National Weather Service, get safety and survival tips, customize your emergency checklist, find your local shelter, and upload your disaster photos to help first responders.


 

Things to know after a hurricane:

Mosquitoes
After a hurricane has passed through an area and flooding occurs, mosquitoes will lay eggs near standing water. Mosquito populations usually increase greatly after flooding. Most of these mosquitoes are considered nuisance mosquitoes and will not spread viruses. However, some types of mosquitoes could spread viruses like Zika, dengue, or West Nile. Learn more here.
Infectious Disease
Learn more about Infectious diseases after a disaster
Tetanus
Tetanus is different from other vaccine-preventable diseases because it does not spread from person to person. The bacteria are usually found in soil, dust, and manure and enter the body through breaks in the skin — usually cuts or puncture wounds caused by contaminated objects. Learn more here.

Registration for Assistance and Debris Cleanup

Red Cross – Disaster Relief and Recovery


 

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