Friends,

Please share this critical information with your neighbors, family, tenants, parishioners, and community partners.

Below, please find updated information related to cooling centers and additional resources as our community recovers from Tropical Storm Beryl.

Disaster Assistance

If Hurricane Beryl has affected your home, please reach out to the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 for help. Although FEMA assistance for Beryl victims is not yet available, you can find information at DisasterAssistance.org or call 1-800-621-3362 for any inquiries.

Food Assistance

The Houston Food Bank is actively monitoring the situation and will offer relief through its 1,600 community partners across Southeast Texas. For food assistance, call 832-369-9390 or click here to find free food assistance in your area. The Houston Food Bank serves multiple counties including Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and others.

Alert Houston

Cooling Center, Charging Center, and Shelter Updates Wednesday 7/10:

City of Houston – Cooling Centers

  • NEW: BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus
    • Reunion Hall (Building D)
    • 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074
  • NEW: Southwest Multi-Service Center
    • 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074
    • Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • NEW: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
    • 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091
    • Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • NEW: Sunnyside Multi-Service Center
    • 4410 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051
    • Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • West Gray Multi-Purpose Center
    • 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
    • Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Moody Community Center
    • 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
    • Hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

 

YMCA – Cooling Centers

  • Duncan
    • 10655 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77041
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Perry
    • 1700 W League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573
    • Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tellepsen
    • 808 Pease St., Houston, TX 77002
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Trotter
    • 1331 Augusta Dr., Houston, TX 77057
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Weekley
    • 7101 Stella Link Blvd., Houston TX 77025
    • Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Alief
    • 7850 Howell Sugarland Rd., Houston, TX 77083
    • Hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • International Services
    • 3110 Hayes Rd., Suite 300, Houston, TX 77082
    • Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Non-profit – Cooling Center

  • Lakewood Church
    • 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027
    • Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Compudopt Office
    • 1602 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77009
    • Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Details: Charging stations can accommodate up to 25 people at one time. Six laptops are available for use by families.

American Red Cross – Shelter Locations

  • BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus
    • 6500 Rookin, Houston, TX 77074
    • Opens Tuesday, July 9 at 10:00 PM, then open 24 hours starting Wednesday, July 10
  • BakerRipley Ripley House
    • 4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011
    • Open 24 hours
    • Details: Staffed with paramedics from HFD for minor medical support

Drive Through Distribution Locations (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

  • Acres Homes MSC
    • 6719 West Montgomery Rd., 77091
  • Northeast MSC
    • 9720 Spaulding St., 77016
  • Sunnyside MSC
    • 4410 Reed Rd., 77051
  • Southwest MSC
    • 6400 High Star Dr., 77074
  • Denver Harbor MSC
    • 6402 Market St., 77007

For the most current list of cooling centers, charging centers, and shelter locations, visit bit.ly/OEMResponse.

City Services Updates

  • Solid Waste: Working on Wednesday, July 10, to collect Tuesday’s garbage, heavy tree waste, and storm debris. All Solid Waste Management facilities will reopen on Wednesday, July 10.
  • BARC: Closed for public services on Wednesday, July 10. Staff will monitor the situation and care for animals on site.
  • Municipal Courts: Resuming normal operations on Wednesday, July 10. Jury service will also resume. There will be no trials by judge or jury. Resets will be given in person at all City of Houston court locations from July 10 to July 16. Visit www.houstontx.gov/courts for court locations and hours.

Visit https://www.houstonoem.org/pages/recover to learn more about the recovery process.

Important Tips

  • Take pictures of your storm damage. The damage assessment process is crucial for eligibility for Independent Assistance from FEMA. Report all property damage to the State of Texas using the iSTAT tool: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov
  • Contact your insurance company before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA will cover damages beyond the scope of your insurance plan.
  • If you cannot remove debris and clean your property yourself, help is available. Contact the Crisis Cleanup hotline at 832-509-2977. Be aware of scammers and report fraud to the Texas Attorney General.

It is an honor to serve and represent you. 

Sincerely,

Gene Wu
State Representative