The Time to Prepare is NOW!
72 Hour Lutheran - Be prepared for 72 hours after a disaster. A list of everything the supplies you will need to meet your household's basic needs for 72 hours.
American Red Cross - Immediate Disaster Assistance - If you have immediate emergency needs for food, clothing, shelter or medical care, visit one of the local offices of the American Red Cross or call toll-free number: 1-800-Red Cross. Donate to the Red Cross to assist with disaster relief.
Disaster Assistance - Apply for disaster relief; check status of your application.
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Helpful tips for you, your family, and your congregation to BE PREPARED for
a disaster.
Hurricane Fact Sheet - A guide to help you before, during and after a hurricane - pdf
Emergency Management Coordinators for Counties in Texas
Brazoria County: Steve Rosa 979-864-1801
City of Houston: Mayor Anisse Parker 713.837.0311
Fayette County: Janett Carrigan 979.968-6469
Fort Bend County: Jeff Braun 281-342-3411
Galveston County: John Simsen- 281-309-5002
Harris County: Mark Sloan- 713.881.3100
Jefferson County: Greg Fountain 409-835-8757
Montgomery County: Nicky Kelly 936.523.3900
Washington County: Robert Smith 979-277-6288
Volunteers
Want to help in recovery efforts? Find more information here
Communication
Congregational Blogs - Blogs for each congregation in the Gulf Coast synod to write their evacuation information, needs, etc.
Displaced Leaders Contact Form - Share with the synod office where you are and how you are doing in the event of a disaster.
Other Helpful/Important links
Print-Ready Order of Worship for Sunday Service in the Aftermath of a Hurricane - pdf
Worship Resources In Times of Disaster - pdf
Hurricane IKE Consumer Resource Page, From the Texas Department of Insurance
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)