Let me know anything to add!

General questions are still best posted in the live megathread discussion HERE! It's super active and sorted by new so your stuff gets seen. Another option if the /r/houston discord.

This thread is not for breaking news.

Here is another similar list from a friend of /u/Jack_of_Life - some similar, some new. I haven't had a chance to add info from it yet.

Emergency Contact Info source khou.com

• Anywhere: Houston Fire Department, Dial 311 IMPORTANT: 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.

• Anywhere: Cajun Navy 281-464-4851 Cajun ( 281-898-3016 / Text 337-581-3750)

• Also reach Cajun Navy by Zello Walkie Talkie app- type in Texas search and rescue- you can also ask for help there

• United States Coast Guard posted additional phone numbers that were set up for people who are in danger and need rescued. 281-464-4851, 281-464-4852, 281-464-4853, 281-464-4854, 281-464-4855

• Med ER Rooftop Helicopter – 281-464-4851) & 1-800-323-7233

• National Guard – 713-578-3000

• HPD: Residents can also call 311 or Houston Police's non-emergency phone number at 713-884-3131.

• Group Rescue – 713-426-9404 / to Help 713-881-3100

• Non-emergency pick up – 281-427-4791

• Search on Zello App under “Texas search & rescue”

• CenterPoint Energy: 713-207-2222 to report downed power lines to CenterPoint Energy.

• HoustonHarveyRescue - another website just made for coordinating rescuers and people needing it. Endorsed by Cajun Navy

• What to take if you evac yourself

• What to take if you get evacced (look at bottom)

Neighborhood Evac and Emergency Shelter Information

• ABC13 List of Evacuations

• KHOU List of Emergency Shelters

• Up to date list of available shelters in greater Houston area:

  http://abc13.com/weather/list-of-shelters-around-houston-area/2341032/

• AirBnB (some are letting evacuees stay for free) https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees

• Dallas: Samuell Grand Rec 6200 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas

  Tommie Allen Rec Center 7071 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas, Texas 75241

  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tommie-M-Allen-Recreation-Center/115621025134266

  Walnut Hill Recreation Center

  Lakewood Church

  3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027

  (713) 635-4154

• FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance

  http://www.femaevachotels.com/index.php

Medical Assistance (if you can't get to the doctor)

• Rowe Docs: www.rowedocs.com

  If you are unable to get to a medical center and need urgent medical advice go to their site, request an online appointment and get free medical advice.

• Gentle Pediatrics, Dr. Shahid Hasnain

  Dear Houstonians, we understand that the clinics will remain closed for the next few days. If you or your loved one needs free Pediatric Medical Care, then please call 832-222-5437 option 1 and Gentle Pediatrics would be honored to do the best possible for any patient from newborn to 21 years of age. I am sure some of my other physician colleagues from different specialities would consider announcing their availability as well. Let's stay connected and watch each other in this challenging time.

• Teladoc

  Offering free telephonic with medical doctor 855-220-4585

• Thoughts of Suicide?

  National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

  Local Resources compiles by someone in another thread

  /r/suicidewatch

General Information

• Houston TranStar Map: See the traffic and where high water is.

• Waze Traffic Conditions - crowdsourced traffic info

• Harris County Flood Warning System: Keep an eye on rainfall levels with this map. Make sure to update it to the right time frame to see totals for Hurricane Harvey.

• National Weather Service | Houston: Site for the Forecast office in the Houston and Galveston area.

• National Hurricane Service

• DriveTexas: Another traffic map, but for Texas as a whole.

• Centerpoint Energy Outage Tracker

• Harris County Flood Education Map: Shows areas that has potential for flooding.

• Houston Incident Map: Check for information on EMS and high water rescue events.

• Google Crisis Map

• [Nextdoor](www.nextdoor.com) to view what your neighbors and residents of adjacent communities are reporting.

• Report Price Gougers at Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline toll-free at (800) 621-0508 or email consumeremergency@oag.texas.gov

Support for your Pets

• /r/petsofhurricaneharvey - a sub has been set up to help you all out

• Best Friends Animal Society

• Hurricane Harvey Animal Rescue Needs & Offers to Help - Texas 8/2017

• Lost and Found Animals of Hurricane Harvey

• List of animal shelters and rescues in the path of Hurricane Harvey

• [HarveyPets](www.harveypets.org) - app to help reunite people

• cap4pets - Citizens for Animal Protection Homeless Pet Shelters

National Weather Service sites to watch:

• National Hurricane Center (RSMC Miami).

• WFO Houston/Galveston, TX

Local Hurricane Coverage:

• ABC 13

• Click2Houston

• KHOU

And some other links:

• https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

• USGS Texas Water Dashboard

• NOAA Advanced Hydrological Prediction Service

Grocery Stores that are open

• HEB updates frequently on their facebook and twitter. Their facebook seems to be the most frequently updated. They pinned the post of open/closed stores at the top of the page and note the time it was most recently updated.

• Kroger has a list of stores that are open, but it doesn't update as frequently as HEB. While HEB updates whenever there is a store, I've only seen Kroger update once. You can see updates here and their facebook page is here though it also updates infrequently

• Randalls has added a list of open stores on their facebook page. Not sure how often it's updated though.

Where to Donate

Be careful where you donate as there's people who prey on situations like this. Likewise, most of these are based off suggestions of the community. Feel free to vet them to your own standards before donating.

• United Way Houston Flood Relief does great work. will need volunteers. contact to volunteer

• YMCA Houston Flood Relief Can also text HOUSTON to 91999 to donate. will need volunteers

• Houston Food Bank

• HEB - They have tear pad donations at their stores. Not sure about direct donations.

• Greater Houston Community Fund - Fund set up my Mayor Turner

• All Hands - Can donate to Harvey relief fund.

• Americares

• JJ Watt's Houston Flood Relief Fund Crowd-raise already raised over $4mil

• Texas AFL-CIO Workers Relief Fund for disaster relief workers

• Foundation Beyond Belief

• Crowdsourced map of shelters and their needs

• Red Cross - 1-800-RED-CROSS - Text 90999 to donate $10 - comments below have lots bad to say about the Red Cross

• AVOID THE "Harvey Hurricane Relief Fund". Funds redirected to a PAC. Article HERE

Where to Volunteer

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but some of the more admirable organizations I've come across or been recommended.

• Volunteer with the rescue efforts - link to details in comments.

• YMCA Houston Flood Relief

• United Way Houston Flood Relief

• Lonestar Convention Center

• Lakewood Church - Regardless of your feelings on them, they are going to need a lot of help with the number of evacuees going there.

• VolunteerHou.org - Connects you with organizations seeking aid. They have a Harvey response section.

• George R Brown Convention Center - Thread about it here - Not that they don't need it, but this is the most popular volunteer site and is rapidly getting fully booked.

  Call 713.853.8001

• Salvation Army Family Residence Shelter (1603 McGowen St, Houston, Texas 77004)

  Call 713.650.6530 and ask for Ruby or Yolanda.

• NRG - taking on large number of evacuees

• BBVA Stadium - they are taking immense number of donations and need help distributing among other things.

• MO Campbell Center - Red Cross Shelter needing aid

• Fire Marshall is looking for individuals with high water vehicles and boats to help with water rescues: call 713.881.3100

• If you are an attorney and would like to help the Texas Bar assist victims of Harvey go to www.texasbar.com/attorneyvolunteer

• Volunteer with the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster https://www.nvoad.org/how-to-help/volunteering/

• Almost every church/synagogue/mosque is gathering member signups to deploy for post-flood help. Look for a one near you to get involved as that would be directly helpful for the community you live in.

Lost Wages due to Harvey

• Texas Workforce Commission

  http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/hurricane-harvey-disaster-aid-available-18-texas-counties The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey. Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4332-DR) dated August 25, 2017, workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Harvey. Applications for DUA must be submitted by September 27, 2017. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

• FEMA

  Disaster Unemployment- 800-622-3362

FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

• National Flood Insurance Program

  Policyholders may call 1-800-621-3362 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CDT) for general information, servicing of claims, or technical assistance.

• FEMA

  Texans who have sustained property damage from severe storms and flooding are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at disasterassistance.gov.

• Disaster loan assistance for small businesses

Resources for Recovering

• Education Information and Resources guide by /u/musely

• Harris County Law Library Legal Assistance

  The law librarians at the Harris County Law Library have created a page for information and access to legal assistance for those affected by Harvey. It is updating and growing.

Other Important Threads

• Neighborhood Checkin Thread

• If you have kids: Thread 1 and Thread 2

• How to refill prescriptions

• After flood punch list

• Advice from a roofer

• If you're losing wages for missing work

• Advice from someone who was flooded last year in Baton Rouge. Telling you what I wish I knew.

• No Flood Insurance? Here are some Resources

• /r/legaladvice megathread for Harvey

• /r/insurance megathread for Harvey

• Helpful tips if you're filing an insurance claim

• Mortgage Assistance Options

• My House Flooded, Now What?