We are praying for everyone’s safety in the upcoming storm.
This is just a brief guide for emergency numbers, etc. Please be sure to call the
participating agencies for current and accurate information for your area.
Emergency Numbers
State of Emergency
Declared Disaster
(all blue links open a new window)
#1 To CALL- Federal Emergency Management Agency-www.FEMA.GOV
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Will be hard to get through, but keep calling and stay in the hold time
(could be 10-20 minutes)
You can also apply online by clicking the blue link above
and then press the button that appears- "Apply For Assistance"
Will need social security numbers of household members.
May qualify for compensation if you need to house other individuals, for providing
food, supplies, etc. Also may be able to be compensated if an individual has to
pay boarding during the storm. Call FEMA to see if you qualify.
FEMA will start you application, will ask if you have damages, if you have
insurance coverage on your house, will ask if your home has been damaged,
personal property damage, income of household individuals, etc. and will issue
you a case number. They will indicate if you qualify for compensation. If it is
approved for your state, FEMA can also provide you with a list of FEMA
participating Hotels and motels if your residence is deemed to be inaccessible,
unliveable, or you have deemed it otherwise unacceptable. FEMA may also be
able to provide generators for those individuals with qualifying and documented
medical needs. Hotels are often very had to find during and after the storm.
Reserve yours NOW as close to your hometown as possible, but out of the path
of the storm. If you cannot find one, add your name to the hotel waiting lists. One
may come available Give good contact info. Be sure to have plenty of gas if
traveling. You may not find any for a while.
For FEMA participating hotels you will need Names, Social Security Numbers,
Proof of Residence, ID or license, FEMA case # and anything else they may
require. Without a FEMA case number, you will not be compensated. Contact
FEMA for eligibility requirements.
Red CrossWaco Chapter 254-776-8362
American Red Cross- WWW.REDCROSS.ORG
National Hotline- 1800 RED CROSS (1800 733-2767)
Emergency Food, water, local shelters
Department of Labor- www.DOL.GOV
Unemployment information and may be able to give you temporary benefits if you
must miss work and will not be paid hourly wages for the time missed due to the
storm
1-800-4 USA-DOL
Report Outages- www.BTUTILITIES.COM
BRYAN UTILITIES-979-821-5700
Toll free- 1877 ENERG 4 U (1-877-363-7448)
24 hour emergency hotline979-822-3777
College Station Utilities www.CSTX.GOV
979-764-3535
Toll Fee- 1-800- 849-6623
National Hurricane trackingwww.NOAA.GOV
Other assistance may come available following the stormCheck for designated areas by radio, tv, etc.
Red Cross Prepared Meals,
Meals Ready To Eat (MRE), Water, Tarp for your roof leakage, and ice to be
distributed at various locations to be announced.
Church individualized relief efforts
Emergency Disaster Food Stamps
Be Early and Ready for very long lines and possible lengthy waits.
As always, take very good pictures of all your damages (house, clothing, food
losses, etc.,) document and keep a record of everything-receipts, etc.
Try to prepare yourself for at least a week of no electricity, food, clothing, gas,
and water. Have cell phone car chargers handy.
Our prayers are with You & Your Family