Imelda Recovery (as of October 20, 2019)

Disaster Recovery Center

A federal Disaster Recovery Center is now at the following location:

Harris County Community Services Dept., 9418 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093

At the DRC, residents will be able to apply in person for individual assistance through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP), which provides financial help and/or direct services to survivors, including assistance with housing and other disaster-related needs.

At the DRC, survivors can also inquire about additional non-Federal services that may be available there as well.

Survivors are not required to visit a DRC in person to apply for FEMA assistance. However, should they need in person assistance, residents can visit the DRC from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Monday, 7 days a week.

President Trump Approves Texas Federal Disaster Declaration (on October 4, 2019)

Click to search by city/state OR by zip code to see if your area has been declared for Individual Assistance.

Local Recovery Center (LRC) [are now open] to provide residents an additional way to learn about various recovery programs that may be able to assist them in their recovery efforts.

The Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays at the following location:

Kingwood United Methodist Church, 1799 Woodland Hills Drive, Rm K 105, Kingwood, TX 77339

At the LRCs, staff will be available to answer specific questions about recovery programs and resources.

This includes information about where residents can find access to food and temporary housing, support for cleanup and debris removal, legal services, and guidance on how to file insurance claims. The Centers will be staffed by representatives of the Harris County Community Services Department and a wide array of non-profit organizations supporting the recovery, including the American Red Cross and BakerRipley."

Crisis Clean Up

Crisis Cleanup is an online database used by local faith based organizations and disaster relief agencies to coordinate clean up efforts after a disaster. There are no guarantees of service. The Crisis Cleanup line will be open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. You can also call after hours and leave a message."

Tropical Storm Imelda Relief