Emergency Resource Directory
Find the help you need, when you need it most.
This directory connects you to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery resources across Houston and surrounding areas. Use the info below to explore by category, location, service type, or specific needs — including disability access, language support, shelters, medical care, food assistance, and more.
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ADA & Disability Emergency Resources
Essential services, programs, and support systems for individuals with disabilities in Houston and Harris County—prioritizing accessibility, safety, and preparedness before, during, and after emergencies.
Children & Youth in Emergencies
Child-focused emergency resources including safe spaces, trauma-informed care, school continuity, reunification support, and essential supplies—protecting young people during and after disasters.
Consulates & Immigrant/Refugee Emergency Services
Emergency resources, consular contacts, and support networks for immigrant, refugee, and undocumented communities—focused on language access, legal guidance, and culturally responsive care during crises.
Cultural & Community Centers
Trusted neighborhood spaces offering emergency support, local guidance, and culturally relevant services—connecting communities across Houston and Harris County during times of need.
Disaster Recovery & Legal Aid Services
Post-disaster support including legal assistance, housing rights, insurance navigation, and recovery aid—ensuring equitable access to help after emergencies in Houston and Harris County.
Emergency Supply Distribution Points
Find locations providing food, water, medical supplies, and essential goods during emergencies—serving Houston and surrounding communities with prioritized access for those most at risk.
Faith-Based Emergency Support & Religious Organizations
Churches, mosques, temples, and faith-based groups offering shelter, supplies, counseling, and community support—serving as trusted pillars of care during crises across Houston and Harris County.
Global Humanitarian Organizations
International nonprofits and aid agencies providing disaster relief, medical support, and crisis response coordination—partnering locally to strengthen Houston’s emergency preparedness and recovery.
Grassroots & Volunteer Emergency Response
Community-led efforts and volunteer networks offering rapid response, mutual aid, and localized support—empowering neighbors to help neighbors during emergencies across Houston and Harris County.
Grocery Stores & Food Assistance Resources
Access points for fresh food, prepared meals, and nutritional support before, during, and after emergencies—serving all communities with special programs for vulnerable and low-income households.
Homeless & Temporary Shelter Resources
Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and outreach services for unhoused individuals and families—prioritizing dignity, safety, and accessibility during disasters and extreme weather events.
Housing & Emergency Lodging
Short-term housing solutions, emergency hotel programs, and long-term recovery housing support for individuals and families displaced by disaster in Houston and surrounding areas.
Language Access & Multilingual Services
Emergency information, interpretation services, and multilingual support ensuring that non-English speakers and diverse language communities receive timely, accurate, and culturally respectful assistance.
LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Resources
Emergency support services, advocacy organizations, and safe spaces dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ individuals and intersectional communities—ensuring equitable access to safety, healthcare, housing, mental health, and legal resources before, during, and after a crisis.
Medical, Mental Health, & Telehealth Services
Access critical care during emergencies with in-person and virtual options for physical health, mental health, crisis counseling, and prescription support—available across Houston and Harris County.
Mothers, Pregnant Individuals & Caregivers
Emergency services tailored to the needs of mothers, pregnant people, infants, and caregivers—including shelter, medical care, supplies, mental health support, and postpartum resources during disasters.
News & Radio Stations for Emergency Updates
Trusted local news outlets and radio stations providing real-time alerts, disaster updates, and multilingual emergency broadcasts to keep Houston-area residents informed and prepared.
Pet Care & Animal Shelters in Emergencies
Resources for pet-friendly shelters, emergency animal care, lost pet recovery, and evacuation support—ensuring the safety of companion animals during disasters in Houston and Harris County.Here goes the subtitle of the heading
Schools & Universities as Emergency Hubs
Educational institutions serving as shelters, supply distribution points, communication centers, and recovery hubs—leveraging campus resources to support the community during emergencies.
Super Neighborhoods & Community Advocacy
Local leadership groups and neighborhood advocates coordinating grassroots emergency response, resource sharing, and outreach—ensuring every Houston community has a voice in disaster planning and recovery.
Technology & Emergency Alert Systems
Apps, text alerts, smart tools, and emergency communication platforms that deliver real-time warnings and updates—keeping Houston-area residents connected and informed before, during, and after disasters.
Transportation & Mobility Services in Emergencies
Accessible transit options, paratransit, emergency rides, and evacuation assistance for individuals with mobility needs and the general public—ensuring safe movement across Houston during disasters.
Utility Providers & Disaster Support Programs
Electricity, water, gas, and internet providers offering outage alerts, medical priority programs, and post-disaster assistance—helping residents stay connected and safe during emergencies in Houston.
Victims of Violence & Human Trafficking
Confidential shelters, crisis hotlines, legal aid, and trauma-informed emergency services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking—prioritizing safety and dignity during disasters.