The American Red Cross continues to serve the communities hit by recent storms. Our Red Cross teams have provided shelter, meals, and other resources to those in need. 

  BY THE NUMBERS:  

  • Red Cross and Community partners have provided 2,715 overnight stays in 20 emergency shelters helping more than 560 Texans  
  • Along with partners, the Red Cross has served more than 30,522 meals to the communities impacted  
  • More than 50,678 relief items such as comfort kits, rakes, clean-up kits and other items have been provided to more than 2,176 households  
  • More than 330 Red Cross trained workers are on the ground 
  • While it’s still early in the stages, Red Cross caseworkers have opening 102 cases as of May 21 helping more than 210 people start their recovery process 
  • Preliminary Damage reports indicate so far 3,039 assessments have been done, with 720 homes suffering major damage or being destroyed 

As the Texas Gulf Coast communities begin to recover from this disaster, the Red Cross is meeting one-on-one with affected residents in our shelters and providing an individualized recovery plan. 

OPEN SHELTERS: 
HARRIS COUNTY 
Greenhouse International Church  
200 W. Greens Rd  
Houston, Texas 77067 

VFW Post 
21902 Northwest Fwy 
Cypress, Texas  

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church 
11612 Memorial Dr 
Houston, TX 77024 

  To find a shelter, visit redcross.org/shelter, check the Red Cross Emergency App or call 1 800-RED CROSS.   

  Anyone who plans to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, and durable medical equipment and/or assistive technology if applicable. While Red Cross can provide medical equipment and/or assistive technology loaners, it may take a little time depending on inventory on hand and availability of delivery systems to get them to the shelter.  

How to help 
We know people are generous and want to do everything they can to help after a disaster. Our first priority is to provide shelter and support to those affected, and financial donations are the quickest and best way to get help to those who need it most. Your financial donation to the Red Cross helps provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance during disasters like this.  Visit redcross.org/donate to make a donation or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to support disaster relief. 

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP  Download the free Red Cross Emergency App to find shelter information and weather and emergency alerts for more than 35 different situations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.  

 About the American Red Cross:    
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.