Use this information to recover from Hurricane Harvey and flooding.
Register for FEMA Assistance
You can apply for assistance after the president makes a major disaster declaration for your state, and your specific county is named for Individual Assistance.
- Register Online: https://www.disasterassistance.gov
- Call: 1-800-621-3362
- Hurricane Harvey FEMA Page
- FEMA Assistance Centers in Texas
Emotional Distress
To talk to a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress after a disaster:
- Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- or visit: http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
Returning Home
- Disaster Recovery Supply List for Returning Home
- Removing odors and smells from refrigerators and freezers after food has spoiled (En Español )
- Selecting Mold Remediation Contractors ( En Español )
- Cleaning Flood-damaged Homes ( En Español )
- Dry Out Before Rebuilding
- Mold after a Flood or Severe Water Damage ( En Español )
- Household Fabrics Need Cleaning after a Flood
- Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms
- Flood-damaged Textiles & Clothing
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Hiring a Reputable Contractor
- Caring for Important Papers after a Flood ( En Español )
- Financial Recovery: Homeowner’s Property Insurance Issues ( En Espanol )
- Financial Recovery & Risk Management
Food & Water Safety
- Cooking When the Power Goes Off ( En Español )
- Decontaminating Flooded Wells ( En Español )
- Disinfecting Water After a Disaster ( En Español )
- Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination ( En Español )
- Emergency Food and Water Supplies
- Food Safety for Relief Volunteers
- Foods & Supplies to Have on Hand When Power is Limited or Uncertain ( En Español )
- Handling Food or Drinks When Losing Power ( En Español )
- Identifying & Handling Spoiled Unsafe Food After a Disaster ( En Español )
- Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies ( En Español )
- Wastewater Treatment Systems: responding to power outages and floods
- Water is Vital – Especially after a Disaster
Safety
Pests & Insects
- Controlling Blow Flies ( En Español )
- Controlling Houseflies ( En Español )
- Managing Mosquitoes After a Flood
- Managing Fire Ants After a Flood
Health
- Health & Hygiene in Evacuation Centers ( En Español )
- Water is Vital – Especially after a Disaster ( En Español )
Animal Issues
- Animal Issues Including Carcass Disposal
- Need Shelter for Animals? Dial 2-1-1
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Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) – Farm-Raised Fish Assistance
