| Dear Friends, |
| I hope you and yours are staying safe. As we recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl that has devastated many of our communities, we are working hard to ensure all our residents can access the resources they need during this difficult time. In that spirit, today, July 9, Precinct One will open one distribution site for water and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) and two cooling centers: Distribution Site Open from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (or until supplies run out) Harris County Precinct One Central Service Center – 7901 El Rio St, Houston, TX 77054 Cooling Centers in Precinct One Open from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Lincoln Park Community Center – 979 Grenshaw St, Houston, 77088 Julia C. Hester House – 2020 Solo St, Houston, TX 77020 Please check our website, Facebook, and Twitter for additional updates or changes to these sites. Cooling Centers from the City of Houston, County Partners and Non-profit Organizations Southwest Multi-Service Center – 6400 High Star Dr., 77074 Open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Lakewood Church – 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027 Open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. St. Philip’s United Methodist Church – 5501 Beechnut, Houston, TX Open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Precinct 3 Commissioner Open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Crosby Community Center – 409 Hare Rd. Crosby, TX, 77532 Trini Mendenhall Community Center – 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, Texas 77055 Big Stone Lodge – 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, Texas 77373 Juergen’s Hall Community Center – 26026 Hempstead Road, Cypress, Texas 77429 Precinct 4 Commissioner Open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bayland Community Center – 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77074 Weekley Community Center – 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX 77433Radack Community Center – 18650 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084 General information Beat the Heat: Our region is under a heat advisory. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat without proper hydration and other precautionary actions may result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke. For more information on keeping yourself, your family, and your pets safe during extreme heat, visit: https://www.houstonemergency.org/extreme-heat-tips-to-stay-cool/ Be Generator Safe: Never operate a generator indoors, inside a garage, or any fully or partially enclosed space. To learn more about generator safety and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning when using a generator, visit the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/power-outage/safe-generator-use.html Sign up for CenterPoint’s Power Alert Service: Sign up here to receive alerts and updates on power outages. You can also view CenterPoint’s Electric Outage Tracker here. Be Aware of Natural Gas Leaks: If you smell gas in or around your home, please evacuate immediately, call 911 and report suspected gas leak to CenterPoint at 713-659-2111. Report Downed Power Lines: Stay at least 35 feet away and call 713-207-2222. Help Report Damage to 311: To report fallen trees, malfunctioning traffic lights. water leaks, loss of water services, or other concerns, please call 311 or 713-837-0311. Beware of Disaster Fraud: Protect you and family from home repair scams or scammers impersonating government workers or insurance agents after a disaster. Learn more from the United Way, visit: https://www.unitedway.org/my-smart-money/immediate-needs/ive-experienced-a-natural-disaster/watching-out-for-cons-and-scams-after-disasters#:~:text=If%20you’ve%20been%20the,1%2D225%2D334%2D4707 Connect with the Disaster Distress Helpline if You Need Support: Disasters like Hurricane Beryl and the May Derecho can cause stress and anxiety. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text: 1-800-985-5990. To learn more, visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline High-Risk Individuals Should Register for STEAR If you are aware of family or neighbors who need power for medical assistance, call 911. Please also ensure they register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) to receive priority help. This also helps with future emergency and disaster responses. Who Should Register for STEAR? People with disabilitiesPeople who are medically fragilePeople with access and functional needs such as limited mobility or communication barriers, or require transportation assistance, personal care assistance, or additional medical assistance during an emergency event As we recover from Hurricane Beryl, agencies across Harris County are stepping up to serve those impacted. Our office will work to send updates as we receive them. If you need assistance, please call 346-286-2125, and we will do our best to help. Please check readyharris.org for the latest up-to-date information. Sincerely, Rodney Ellis |
