Hurricane Ida Resources
Where to Get Help
FEMA Assistance
Individual assistance in some parishes has been approved. How to apply
- Online: Disasterassistance.gov
- Download FEMA app on the phone
- Phone: 1-800-621-3362
No hotel programs currently. Can submit for possible hotel/motel stay reimbursement through FEMA. Need to make sure that there are records that applicants stayed there, or hotel is willing to cooperate when needed to verify information If no printed receipts were given. Airbnb documentation needs to have name, company, physical address, phone number, and amount.
FEMA might offer Critical Needs Assistance as well. Virtual inspections on homes can be scheduled if applicants answer their phones to schedule virtual inspections when contacted.
Homeowner’s Insurance
Contact homeowner’s insurance provider and ask if they provide Alternative Living Expenses.
Crisis Cleanup:
Homeowners can call 844-965-1386 for help with mucking and gutting.
Shelters
- American Red Cross has 2 shelters in Orange, TX, and 1 shelter in Houston, TX. Call 1-800-733-2767 or https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html. Is not providing financial assistance, only shelter services.
- Launch Point has 56 housing units for organizations looking to house residents from Louisiana. Call Kathy at 832-506-8121
- Lakewood Church at 3700 Southwest Frwy Houston, TX 77027. Walk-in services- offer shelter and food for Louisiana residents (must show ID)
Legal Resources
- Lone Star Legal Aid: Call for help with appeals for FEMA. Contact Shrushti Kothari, Managing Attorney, skothari@lonestarlegal.org
- American Bar Association's Disaster Legal Help Hotline - they will be routed to the correct state and legal aid office for assistance. https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2020/04/aba-joins-ringcentral-for-national-hotline-for-pandemic--disaste/
- Legal Aid Disaster Center: https://www.ladrc.org/disasters/louisiana-hurricane-ida/ Please also visit LADRC.org for resources and information as you navigate this disaster
SNAP Food Stamps:
If you have lost your SNAP card, call 1-888-997-1117 Customer Service Center at 1 (888) LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578)
Volunteer Support
For organizations looking for volunteer support, Volunteer Houston has created a central list of volunteer needs related to HURRICANE IDA. When you log in to your VH portal agency account, add a new need and select the "Hurricane Ida" INITIATIVE when prompted - this will ensure your volunteer opportunity is included in the centralized list of Ida-specific volunteer needs. To register, click on Needs | Volunteer Houston
Food or Other Financial Assistance Programs – any Greater Houston County
Interfaith of the Woodlands
281-367-1230, interfaithwoodlands.org, office is open 8 am-4 pm.
Generally, serves South Montgomery-portion of Harris, but will attempt to provide support to evacuees in all service areas. Disaster relief assistance- provide hotel vouchers. If they are currently in a hotel, they will attempt to keep them there. Provides 1-week stay, weekly food, $40 gas cards, baby care items, toiletries
Houston Food Bank
Erica 832-763-2368
Working with their partner food pantries, but can arrange food delivery if needed
SEWA International
708-872-7392
Provides some food assistance and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Houston Arts Alliance
Assistance for artists and musicians that need help with cultural tools and resources.
World Cares Center
Offers PPE and cleaning supplies
NACC Disaster Services
832-626-7111
16605 Air Center Blvd
Houston, TX
Walk-in Services-Offer’s shelter, showers, food, water, shoes (if needed), accept pets (must be in a kennel)
Harris County Resource Navigation
832-927-4955
Call for more resources in Harris County.
Bible Way Fellowship Baptist
713-943-2215
9022 Frey Rd
Houston, TX 77034
Provides food assistance on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 am-11 am- must take ID
Salvation Army
713-378-0020
2732 Cherrybrook Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
Walk-in Services-Provides food assistance Mon-Fri 1:30 pm-3 pm
In addition, they have resources for veterans and their families that can help with vouchers for housing or other basic needs.
Jewish Family Service
Apply online at JFS Intake: Hurricane Ida Resources and Recovery (office.com)
Available resources include:
- Rental assistance or housing placement for those seeking short-term housing
- Online support sessions for those coping with the stress of the storm and displacement
- Food assistance
- Access to childcare
- Help transferring prescriptions or gaining medical assistance
- Connections to High Holiday services
- Elder care
Family Houston
Clients can contact our intake department at 713-861-4849 to schedule a call with a Case Manager.
Family Houston is available to assist with FEMA applications and connecting clients to various community resources. We also have a donation pantry if clients need immediate items to help them through a few days. Items include diapers, wipes, non-perishable foods, toiletries, etc.
Mental Health America
2211 Norfolk St #810, Houston, TX 77098
They offer free Coping Through Crisis training which they can provide at no cost through your agencies. They also have electronic materials they can share regarding mental health and coping after a disaster that was developed after Harvey. See links below:
- https://readyrosie.com/en/storm-prep/
- Storm Prep (readyrosie.com) (Spanish) https://readyrosie.com/es/storm-prep/
San Jose Clinic
2615 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
They offer medical services. If evacuees need medical assistance, they can help with those services.
The Council on Recovery
Get online care: councilonrecovery.org
303 Jackson Hill St, Houston, TX 77007
Provide substance abuse services and treatment.
World Cares Center
Worldcares.org
Email: implementation@worldcares.org
PPE and cleaning supplies. Also provides FREE disaster preparedness classes at website www.disastervolunteerism academy.org
Harris County Public Libraries
Open at 25% capacity for those needing access to a computer or the internet
Food or Other Financial Assistance Programs – Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Social Services
Contact:
Missouri City 281-403-8050
Rosenberg 281-238-3502.
Funding can assist individuals with food and utility assistance (if residing with a family in FB County).
Can provide a food voucher if they are staying in a hotel.
Individuals will complete an assessment via phone.
Catholic Charities- Mamie George Community Center
Debra Zagala- 281-202-6254
1111 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469
Drive-Thru food distribution on Tues &Thurs 9-12, Wed - 5-6:30 pm
Provides $50 to families, food assistance
Food or Other Financial Assistance Programs – Montgomery County
Interfaith of the Woodlands
281-367-1230, interfaithwoodlands.org, office is open 8 am-4 pm.
Generally, serves South Montgomery-portion of Harris, but will attempt to provide support to evacuees in all service areas. Disaster relief assistance- provide hotel vouchers
If they are currently in a hotel, they will attempt to keep them there. Provides 1-week stay, weekly food, $40 gas cards, baby care items, toiletries.
Montgomery County Food Bank
www.mcfoodbank.org
Go to www.mcfoodbank.org for a list of food pantries and mobile distributions.
Soul Mission
417-496-0319
New shoes and socks
*Can provide services to other locations
Community Assistance Center
1022 Mccall Ave, Conroe, TX 77301
They are working on some additional funds for hotel vouchers. They can assist families that are taking in evacuees with food, clothing, rent/mortgage, utilities. In addition, they have some gas/transportation vouchers to get people to family or places to stay.
Food or Other Financial Assistance Programs – Waller County
House of Help Hempstead
979-826-4445
Opens Tue-Sat 10am-3pm
716 First Street, Hempstead, TX 77445
Provides food assistance, clothing, baby needs, and personal items.
Brookshire-Pattison Food Pantry
531 FM 359 S., Brookshire TX 77423
281-822-4200
Provides food assistance
Louisiana Resources for Out-of-state #HurricaneIda Survivors:
𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 211:
Connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their home communities. Reach Louisiana 211 by dialing 1-800-755-5175.
Shelters:
˗For updated shelter information in Louisiana, text the keyword 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝟵𝟴-𝟮𝟭𝟭 for updated shelter info. Information is subject to change.
If you live in Orleans, text 𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟳𝟮𝟵𝟱 for local alerts.
Volunteer Louisiana is sharing the following information regarding donations and volunteers for Hurricane Ida. https://volunteerlouisiana.gov/donate
Visit https://www.ladrc.org/disasters/louisiana-hurricane-ida/ for resources and information to navigate this disaster.