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www.ReadyHarris.org
Sign up for alerts – Sign Up | Harris County (ahasalerts.com)
- Report price gouging at http://readyharris.org or text 346-354-7459. Violators can face fines of up to $250K.
- Power and Water – Many people have power restored; however, still do not have water. The area could still see rolling blackouts as power plants come back online. Per the Public Utility Commission, blackouts to be no more than 12 hours maximum. Please remember to boil water for at least 2 minutes; do not drink or swallow water that is not boiled if you receive city water. Use bottled water and follow instructions issued from city authorities when water is restored.
211 United Way Helpline
Need help? Dial 211. A free helpline operated by United Way of Greater Houston 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in many languages.
Whether you need help finding child care, food stamps, care for an aging parent or a haven from domestic violence, 211 is the number to call when you don’t know who to call. Our trained HELPLINE specialists are good listeners, blending understanding and expertise to provide information and referrals drawn from a comprehensive database of social services.
988 Suicide & Crisis Line
Earlier this year, the National Suicide Prevention Help Line became the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line.
Use the 988 phone number to chat or text.
Disaster Recovery
Harris County residents affected by the recent weather events may register for assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance – Only for emergencies that threaten life or property. 9-1-1
Report Suspicious Activity – If you see someone acting suspiciously. 855-492-8244
211 Texas / United Way Helpline – Connect with resources in your community. 2-1-1
Houston Red Cross – Local Red Cross chapter provides emergency response services after disasters. 866-526-8300
Disaster Distress Helpline – National hotline provides crisis support to people in distress from disasters. 800-985-5990
Poison Control Center – Experts can help if someone has breathed, eaten, or touched chemicals or taken the wrong medicine. 800-222-1222
Harris County Public Health – WIC
Harris County Public Health
www.texaswic.org
Phone: 713-407-5800
Located:
Humble WIC Center
8950 Will Clayton Parkway, Suite A
Humble, TX 77338
Health Screenings
LUNG CANCER SCREENING
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
18955 N. Memorial Blvd., Suite 100
Humble, TX 77338
713-512-6040
Monday – Saturday / Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Memorial Hermann offers lung cancer screenings for individuals aged 55-77.
PROJECT MAMMOGRAM
Project Mammogram is a special program offering free breast cancer screenings and diagnostic services to individuals who qualify within the Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital service area. Must call after 1:00 PM for additional information.
Phone: 281-540-6443
AVENUE 360 – HUMBLE
9816 Memorial Blvd., Suite 120
Humble, TX 77338
Avenue 360 offers screenings for breast and cervical cancer on a sliding scale for individuals without insurance.
COLON CANCER SCREENING
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
18951 Memorial North
Humble, TX 77338
Monday – Sunday / Hours: 24/7
Memorial Hermann offers colon cancer screenings. Most insurance providers will cover colonoscopy and/or screening if you are over age 50; however, it is best to consult with your insurance provider first.
LONE STAR FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
13905 Grangerland Road
Conroe, TX 77306
Monday AND Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lone Star Family Health Center offers cancer screenings on a sliding scale. Call to see what you may qualify for. (Montgomery County)
SQUATTY LYONS HEALTH CENTER
1712 First Street, East, Suite M20
Humble, TX 77338
Monday – Friday / Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Squatty Lyons is part of the Harris Health System. Free and low-cost cancer screenings may be offered based on income level or if you do not have insurance. Call first to see what you may qualify for.
Humble VA Outpatient Clinic
The Humble VA Outpatient Clinic is located at;
1485 FM 1960 Bypass Rd, Suite 340
Humble, Texas 77338
Phone: 281-540-5018
Services Available
- Primary Care Services for Veterans
- Behavioral Health services
- Women’s Health
- Virtual Care
- Prosthetics
- Prescriptions: Routine prescriptions processed through the mail or My HealtheVet
- Laboratory: Blood drawing services available
How to Make Appointments
Call Centralized Scheduling at 713-794-8985 or toll free 1-800-639-5137.
Emergency Situations/Urgent Care
The Humble VA Outpatient Clinic is not equipped to handle life-threatening emergencies. If you have a life-threatening emergency, immediately call 911. To contact the VA Suicide Prevention Hotline 24-hours a day, seven days a week, please call 1-800-273-8255.
If you have medical problems after hours and cannot wait until your next appointment, you can speak with professionally trained registered nurses at the Clinical Contact Center to help answer your non-emergency, health care questions 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Dial (713) 794-8985 or toll-free 1 (800) 639-5137.
Helpful Numbers
Clinical Contact Center and Centralized Scheduling (formerly Telecare): 713-794-8985 or toll-free 1-800-639-5137
Veterans Crisis Line: Toll-free 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Hurricane Season
ReadyHarris.org Preparedness and Disaster Checklist
Lake Houston Area Contact Information
To Report: FLOOD, DEBRIS BLOCKAGE, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC.
Houston 311: Dial 311 on your mobile phone OR report at http://www.houstontx.gov/311
Community Response Task Force
Website: crtf.org
(281) 852-2181
Rainfall accumulation where you live/work – Harris County Flood Warning System: https://www.harriscountyfws.org/.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Houston Transtar: https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/ | Facebook: @HoustonTranStar. | Twitter: @hou_roadweather
WATER LEVELS
Lake Houston Water Levels:
Dashboard (onerain.com)
SJRA Current Lake Conroe and River Conditions: https://sanjacinto.onerain.com/ | Email & Text Alerts: http://www.sjra.net/updates/ | Facebook: @SanJacintoRiverAuthority
Harris County Bayous, Streams, Rivers, Lakes – Harris County Flood Warning System: www.harriscountyfws.org | Facebook: @HCFCD | Twitter: Meteorologist Jeff Lindner @JeffLindner1
WEATHER FORECAST
National Weather Service Houston-Galveston: http://weather.gov/hgx | Facebook: @NWSHouston | Twitter: @NWSHouston
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/| Tropical Storm Nicholas | Facebook: @NWSNHC | Twitter: @NHC_Atlantic
Texas Housing Assistance Phone Line
The Health and Human Services Commission is pleased to announce the launch of the Texas Housing Assistance Line at 1-855-802-0014.
This resource is available statewide 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help people facing housing instability or homelessness, with a focus on people dealing with mental health or substance use issues.
Trained consultants will refer callers to
- local housing resources
- crisis services
- local mental and behavioral health authorities
- outreach, screening, assessment, and referral programs
- 2-1-1 as appropriate
Treatment Centers
Unsheltered Outreach
Outreach teams that interact with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness are providing information, cold weather supplies (e.g., blankets and hand warmers), and transportation to shelters/warming centers in advance of the anticipated winter weather. This includes homeless outreach teams from Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s office, and The Way Home agencies including:
The Coalition for the Homeless
SEARCH Homeless Services
Avenue 360
Star of Hope
The Harris Center PATH
U.S. Vets (veteran-specific)
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
