HOUSTON — The American Red Cross has opened shelters in Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Montgomery County in response to the recent flooding.
“This flooding is affecting many of our communities,” Shawn Schulze, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross said. “The work that our Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross teams and partners are doing is ensuring that each struggling family has a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, and a ton of hope, comfort, and care!"
Pets are welcome as long as they are crated or in a carrier.
The following shelters remained open on May 7, the Red Cross said. The others have been closed.
HARRIS COUNTY SHELTERS
200 W. Greens Road
Houston, TX
13828 Corpus Christi St.
Cloverleaf, TX
LIBERTY COUNTY SHELTER
816 N Blair Ave
Cleveland, TX
POLK COUNTY SHELTER
Dunbar Gym
1103 Dunbar Street
Livingston, TX 77351
SAN JACINTO COUNTY SHELTER
San Jacinto County Disaster Shelter
255 Live Oak
Coldspring, TX 77331
TRINITY COUNTY SHELTER
Burning Hope Baptist Church
301 E. Pegoda Rd
Trinity, Texas 75862
Emergencies can happen suddenly and you may not have time to pack. Your safety is most important – grab your loved ones and get out of harm’s way! However, if you do have time to pack, please consider these tips.
- Bedding
- Clothing
- Medications
- Toiletries
- Diapers, formula, toys
- Your child’s stuffed animal or blanket
- Your emergency kit
Alcohol, illegal drugs and weapons are NOT allowed.
Don't Bring:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons
