14 Pews Rounds Up Texas Commission on the Arts' Harvey Emergency Resources List
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 29, 2017
14 Pews has been gathering useful resource information from the Texas Commission on the Arts that might be helpful for its community, following the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath.
14 Pews wrote in a statement: "We hope that you all are safe and comfortable and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about resources or just want to use our showers and electricity. We have been extremely fortunate so far and have not gotten flooded, just a little roof damage and a water leak - which is nothing compared to so many good people. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have experienced hardship from this storm - big hugs and let's continue loving and helping one another."
HURRICANE HARVEY RESOURCES:
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is concerned about the arts organizations and artists impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We are collecting information about resources that may be helpful on this webpage and welcome any additions.
GENERAL
Talk to your insurance company and sign up for federal assistance with FEMA. Most funders will want documentation that their funding assistance is not already covered by your insurance or FEMA. So even if your insurance does not provide coverage, having documentation of that is helpful.
FEDERAL
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas
This press release includes information on how to begin applying to FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA Mobile App
Includes information on open shelters, recovery centers, disaster survival tips, weather alerts, and more.
STATE
Governor's Office - Texas Hurricane Center
Texas Campgrounds (information on campgrounds and RV parks with space available for Hurricane Harvey evacuees)
Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (information on lodging with availability and exemption forms for evacuees)
TXDOT - Drive Texas (current and future highway conditions)
If you find yourself in need of shelter, please call 2 1 1.
OTHER
American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast (Hurricane Harvey response and open shelters, donate now, give blood)
Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group
Disaster Distress Hotline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES
Tips on what to do before, during, and after a Hurricane
Emergency Response and Salvage Mobile App
Based on the Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel
After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures
National Heritage Responders Hotline: 202-661-8068
Trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation, are available 24/7 to provide advice.
DONATIONS
Text the word "Harvey" to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts.
Cash donations are the best and much appreciated. Be sure you are giving to a reputable organization. Here are a few suggestions.
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