The following is a compilation of information for those who are looking for a way to assist. If you have additional information or information about an organization offering assistance in a specific area, please post below.
Disclaimer: The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M Foundation and TexAgs are not affiliated with any of the parties listed below and have consolidated this information to assist the Aggie Network.
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Counties Listed for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-adds-additional-counties-for-hurricane-harvey-disaster-decl)
Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bee, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kerr, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Live Oak, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Tyler, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Willacy and Wilson counties.
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Ways to Help
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you donate to a charity, make sure you know where your aid is going. The Center for International Disaster Information recommends checking with a charity monitoring organization like GiveWell, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or the Better Business Bureau before donating.
Red Cross (www.redcross.org/)
Make donations at redcross.org, 1-800-RED-CROSS or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org/)
Make a donation to the Harvey Fund by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY, mailing a check to The Salvation Army, PO BOX 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301 (please designate Hurricane Harvey on all checks), or through their website.
United Way (https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation)
Text UWFLOOD to 41444 to donate to the United Way Flood Relief Fund.
Donating Blood (southtexasblood.org/)
The blood supplies in Southeastern Texas' hospitals are low. They have less than one day's supply. According to the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, O negative and O positive blood types are critically needed. You can make an appointment to donate by calling 210-731-5590 or you can make an appointment through their website.
SPCA of Texas (www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey)
Financial donations can be made at www.spca.org/give or make an in-kind donation: the supplies most needed are cat litter, litter boxes, towels, blankets, large wire crates, toys, treats, pet beds, newspaper and gas gift cards. In-kind donations can be brought to the SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas or the SPCA of Texas' Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney.
Bread of Life, Inc. (http://www.breadoflifeinc.org/hurricane-harvey/)
Donations will assist in their mission to help the homeless and other families in need.
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Important Sites/Numbers
Office of the Texas Governor Hurricane Information Page: https://gov.texas.gov/hurricane
FEMA Disaster Assistance: www.disasterassistance.gov/
Flooded Roads & Conditions: drivetexas.org
Houston Emergency Updates: Call 3-1-1 or 713-884-3131 or visit www.houstonemergency.org/
Evacuation Information: 2-1-1
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-525-5555
TxDOT Statewide Road Closures: 1-800-452-9292
Relay Service: 7-1-1
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-621-0508
Houston Boat Assistance (per Houston Police): 713-881-3100
Free Legal Help for Hurricane Harvey Survivors: Call 1-800-504-7030 or visit texasbar.com/disasters
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Counseling Information
Texas A&M Student Counseling Service
The Student Counseling Service will be offering two opportunities for students to receive some support and assistance related to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Students may be impacted in a number of ways: concerned about relatives impacted by Harvey; dealing with losses as the result of Harvey; uncertainty about what further effects this will have; and other worries.
On Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, August 31st from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, students may join an open group to receive support. We will discuss the ways people are impacted by natural disasters like Harvey and how to adaptively cope with those effects. If students are needing further support, we will be able to arrange for that support during or following these meetings.
These will take place at the Student Services at White Creek Complex. You can find a map to our location here: http://sswc.tamu.edu/maps/. Please come to our reception building (0067) and we will direct you to these group locations.
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Disclaimer: The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M Foundation and TexAgs are not affiliated with any of the parties listed below and have consolidated this information to assist the Aggie Network.
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Counties Listed for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-adds-additional-counties-for-hurricane-harvey-disaster-decl)
Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bee, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kerr, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Live Oak, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Tyler, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Willacy and Wilson counties.
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Ways to Help
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you donate to a charity, make sure you know where your aid is going. The Center for International Disaster Information recommends checking with a charity monitoring organization like GiveWell, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or the Better Business Bureau before donating.
Red Cross (www.redcross.org/)
Make donations at redcross.org, 1-800-RED-CROSS or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org/)
Make a donation to the Harvey Fund by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY, mailing a check to The Salvation Army, PO BOX 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301 (please designate Hurricane Harvey on all checks), or through their website.
United Way (https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation)
Text UWFLOOD to 41444 to donate to the United Way Flood Relief Fund.
Donating Blood (southtexasblood.org/)
The blood supplies in Southeastern Texas' hospitals are low. They have less than one day's supply. According to the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, O negative and O positive blood types are critically needed. You can make an appointment to donate by calling 210-731-5590 or you can make an appointment through their website.
SPCA of Texas (www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey)
Financial donations can be made at www.spca.org/give or make an in-kind donation: the supplies most needed are cat litter, litter boxes, towels, blankets, large wire crates, toys, treats, pet beds, newspaper and gas gift cards. In-kind donations can be brought to the SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas or the SPCA of Texas' Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney.
Bread of Life, Inc. (http://www.breadoflifeinc.org/hurricane-harvey/)
Donations will assist in their mission to help the homeless and other families in need.
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Important Sites/Numbers
Office of the Texas Governor Hurricane Information Page: https://gov.texas.gov/hurricane
FEMA Disaster Assistance: www.disasterassistance.gov/
Flooded Roads & Conditions: drivetexas.org
Houston Emergency Updates: Call 3-1-1 or 713-884-3131 or visit www.houstonemergency.org/
Evacuation Information: 2-1-1
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-525-5555
TxDOT Statewide Road Closures: 1-800-452-9292
Relay Service: 7-1-1
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-621-0508
Houston Boat Assistance (per Houston Police): 713-881-3100
Free Legal Help for Hurricane Harvey Survivors: Call 1-800-504-7030 or visit texasbar.com/disasters
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Counseling Information
Texas A&M Student Counseling Service
The Student Counseling Service will be offering two opportunities for students to receive some support and assistance related to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Students may be impacted in a number of ways: concerned about relatives impacted by Harvey; dealing with losses as the result of Harvey; uncertainty about what further effects this will have; and other worries.
On Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, August 31st from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, students may join an open group to receive support. We will discuss the ways people are impacted by natural disasters like Harvey and how to adaptively cope with those effects. If students are needing further support, we will be able to arrange for that support during or following these meetings.
These will take place at the Student Services at White Creek Complex. You can find a map to our location here: http://sswc.tamu.edu/maps/. Please come to our reception building (0067) and we will direct you to these group locations.
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