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Mutual Aid Houston on Twitter: “HOUSTON: Here’s a crowdsourced list of water distribution sites around the Houston area from @HTXimmigration. Click through to access the spreadsheet and Google map!” / Twitter

Twitter thread with links here.

Laura Seay on Twitter: “Texans, if you lost the food in your fridge/freezer & have homeowners or renters insurance, call your insurer. Almost all policies have a food replacement provision. There’s no deductible & payout is typically fast. My insurer pays up to $500 for food loss.” / Twitter

Link to thread here with advice from an insurance person who handles these types of claims.

Super Twitter Thread on Texas Power Outage Resources, with Several Mutual Aid Directories on Google Docs

https://mobile.twitter.com/LouisatheLast/status/1362771898992635913

Please signal boost this thread, and check out the mutual aid directories for ways to get and give assistance.

Warming centers in Texas: How to find them, get help and help others | The Texas Tribune

From the article:

“If you are in need of power and are able to travel, the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s website includes a list of warming centers across the state.

Texans can find more details about community resources and warming centers in their area by calling 877-541-7905 or 211, the state’s free 24-hour helpline.

Disabled Texans can reach out to the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies for resources and information. The organization can be contacted via email at [email protected] or at the 24/7 disability and disaster hotline at 800-626-4959, which provides assistance to disabled people, their families and other people seeking assistance with disaster-related needs.”

The Texas Tribune: Text us for power outage updates at 512-967-6919 | The Texas Tribune

To get updates sent straight to your phone, text “hello” to 512-967-6919.

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