We will use this page to post and share information about inclement weather and resources for people experiencing homelessness as it becomes available.

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Red Cross

For more information about shelters visit The Red Cross.

Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for information about temporary housing for people who are not able to return to damaged homes.

* These resources are only for people impacted by the recent flooding and the severe windstorm on May 16th *

FEMA Resources

Visit fema.gov to apply for disaster assistance, including housing for leaseholders who have been displaced.

Greater Houston Disaster Alliance

The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance (Disaster Alliance), a philanthropic partnership established by Greater Houston Community Foundation (Foundation) and United Way of Greater Houston, has launched the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund (Fund) to support individuals and families affected by the severe storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events that occurred between April 26 and May 17, 2024. For more information, call the United Way 2-1-1 Helpline or visit, Disasteralliance.org

City of Houston Resources

The City of Houston is providing resources for refuges from extreme heat after widespread power outages and damages from Thursday night’s severe storms.

The City is operating an emergency overnight shelter for storm victims at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church at 11612 Memorial Dr 77024.

Cooling centers: see below for more information. People in the City of Houston without adequate transportation to a designated cooling center can call 3-1-1 to request a free ride from METRO. Transportation is only to and from the cooling centers; transportation to other locations is unavailable.

For updated information on cooling centers and other resources please visit https://www.houstonoem.org/pages/may-2024-wind-event.

Harris County Resources

The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) System has opened several locations to serve as cooling centers for those looking to stay cool, charge electronic devices, and find activities for children.

Library branches are open from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. A map displaying these locations is available at www.readyharris.org. Hours for each location are subject to change each day. Individuals can call 2-1-1 or 3-1-1 for assistance with transportation and to find the nearest location.

For additional information on Harris County Severe Weather and Disaster Resources Available to Residents, visit https://www.readyharris.org/Newsroom/ReadyHarris-Alerts/All-Previous-Alerts/harris-county-severe-weather-and-disaster-resources-available-to-residents-1

Other Severe Weather Updates

The City of Houston continues to monitor the level of bayous and lakes in the area following the recent severe weather to our north. People in the area should avoid the waterways as they rise. 

Local Emergency Management Authorities

For information about whether local jurisdictions will be opening cooling centers and other resources.

For the latest forecast, visit https://www.weather.gov/forecastmaps

The Way Home partners operations updates 

If you would like us to include information on this page about your agency's operations during this severe weather, please send that information to Catherine at cvillarreal@homelesshouston.org and Fryda at fochoa@homlesshouston.org.

Other community resources

• Houston Food Bank is open for normal operations on Friday, May 17. They are mobilizing to assist communities affected by the storm on Thursday, May 16, and will continue to support partner distribution organizations and affiliate food banks.  For more information and updates visit their website: https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/severe-weather-updates/

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