Disaster Resources

Texas' 22nd Congressional District is no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms and their aftermath. Hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. 

As your representative in Congress, I have compiled a list of resources to help you reduce the impact of a hurricane on your family, home, and our community. 

Up to Date Weather Forecast

• National Weather Service - Houston Area
• National Hurricane Center - National Hurricane Center

Get Alerts

• Disaster Information - Texas Emergency Management Division
• Road Conditions – Drive Texas
• Public Alerts and Warnings - Texas Emergency Management Division

Learn How to Prepare

• Preparedness Resources - Texas Emergency Management Division
• Traffic in Severe Weathers – Texas Department of Transportation
• Disaster Preparedness – Texas General Land Office
• Flood Mapping Resources – Texas Water Development Board
• Before, During, and After a Flood - Texas General Land Office
• Texas Evacuation Routes - Texas Department of Transportation

Important Phone Numbers 

• 2-1-1 for shelter, food and disaster services
• 7-1-1 for Relay Texas Service
• 1-800-452-9292 for TxDOT statewide road closures
• 1-800-525-5555 for roadside assistance
• 512-424-2208 for Texas Department of Emergency Management
• 1-800-621-3362 for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Helpful Resources

• Texas Hurricane Center
• Texas Ready 
• Hurricanes.gov
• Disaster Assistance
• Flood Smart
• Ready.gov
• Texas Department of Insurance - Before the Storm
• Drive Texas 
• TDHCA weatherization tips
• HUD disaster resources
• SBA disaster assistance
• Salvation Army Meal Service

REPORT POWER OUTAGES

• Fort Bend County
• Wharton County
• Matagorda County
• CenterPoint Energy
• Reliant Energy

Storm Damage Reporting

• Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys

County Resources

• Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys

Matagorda County

• Matagorda County Emergency Preparedness
• Matagorda County – Local Emergency Contact Info
• Matagorda County Office of Emergency Management Contact Info
• Sherrif Office (979) 245-5526

Palacios

• City Website
• City Emergency Preparedness
• Non-Emergency Police Department Number (361) 972-3112
• City Facebook

Bay City

• City Website
• City Emergency Preparedness
• Cities Facebook and Twitter
• City Notifications System Website
• Non-Emergency Number (979) 245-8500

Fort Bend County

• County Emergency Management Website
• County Emergency Alert and Warning System Sign Up
• County Emergency Notices
• County Facebook and Twitter

Sugar Land

• City Website
• Office of Emergency Management
• City Facebook and Twitter
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 275-2020

Fulshear

• City Website
• City Emergency Management Information
• City Facebook and Twitter
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 346-2202

Richmond

• City Website
• City Emergency Management Information
• City Facebook
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 342-2849

Rosenberg

• City Website
• City Emergency Management Information
• City Facebook, Twitter and Rosenberg Police Twitter
• Non-Emergency Number (832) 595-3300

Needville

• City Website
• City Facebook
• County Emergency Notice System (here)
• Non-Emergency After Hours Number (281) 239-9791

Katy

• City of Katy Official Website
• City Emergency Preparedness
• City Facebook and Twitter
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 391-4848

Brazoria County

• Brazoria County Website
• Brazoria County Emergency Preparedness
• County Emergency Notice Sign Up
• County Facebook and Twitter
• Sherriff Office (979) 864-2200

Alvin

• City Website
• City Emergency Management
• City Hurricane Preparedness and City Emergency Notification System
• City Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Police Department Facebook
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 388-4370

Pearland

• City Website
• Office of Emergency Management
• City Emergency Preparedness
• City Emergency Notification System Sign Up
• City Facebook and Twitter
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 997-4300

Iowa Colony

• City Website
• City Emergency Management and Hurricane Preparedness
• Emergency Notifications Sign Up
• City Facebook and Twitter
• Sherrif Office (281) 341-4665

Manvel

• City Website
• City Emergency Management and Hurricane Preparedness
• Emergency Notifications Sign Up
• City social media Center
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 489-1212

Arcola

• City Website
• City’s Emergency Notification System
• Department of Emergency Management
• City Facebook
• Non-Emergency Number (281) 341-4655

Wharton County

• Wharton County Emergency Preparedness
• Wharton County Emergency Contact Info and Facebook
• Sherriff Office 979-532-1550

Wharton (City)

• City Website
• City Emergency Management Information
• Non-Emergency Number (979) 532-3131
• City Facebook and Twitter

El Campo

• City Website
• City Emergency Management Information
• Non-Emergency Number (979) 543-5311
• City Facebook

East Bernard

• City Website
• City Emergency Management Information
• City Facebook

Harris County

• Harris County Emergency Preparedness
• Harris County - Local Emergency Contact Info
• Office of Emergency Management contact
• Sherriff Office (281) 647-9371

Katy

• City of Katy Official Website
• City Emergency Preparedness
• City Facebook and Twitter
• City Mass Alert System
• Non-Emergency Number: 311 or (713) 221-6000