April Severe Storms

Disasters

April Severe Storms

Overview
Individual and Family Resources
Local Official and Emergency Manager Resources

Overview

Severe storms caused damage across numerous counties in North and Northeast Texas beginning April 24th.
Ongoing storm hazards include heavy rainfall, flash flooding, large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes.
Texans who sustained damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes are encouraged to report damage through the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).

Read more about the state's severe weather preparedness, response, and recovery efforts:

Individual and Family Resources

Check Road Conditions: DriveTexas.org
Tornado Safety Information: TexasReady.gov
Flooding Resources: TexasFlood.org
Flood Safety Tips: Ready.gov/floods
Call 2-1-1 for information on evacuation shelters, or visit tdem.texas.gov/shelter
Find a Texas Licensed Plumber here
Stay Connected: twitter.com/TDEM
Report Roads in Need of Repair

Report Damage

Affected Texans are encouraged to report property damage. Share pertinent details and photos to assist emergency management officials in the preliminary damage assessment process.

Texas Emergency Management Council State Agencies & Partners Resources

Public Utility Commission of Texas: Storm Resources
Texas Department of Transportation: Road Conditions and Closure Map
Texas Health & Human Services Commission: Dial 2-1-1 for social services and disaster-related information such as extreme weather shelters, crisis counseling, and food, rent and utility payment assistance.
Texas Department of State Health Services: TexasReady.Gov
American Red Cross: Tornado Safety Tips
Texas Department of Insurance: Help After the Storm
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Dealing with Tornado Debris
Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas Roadside Assistance 1-800-525-5555
Texas Water Development Board: Real-time weather data
Texas Animal Health Commission: Natural Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers
Texas Department of Agriculture: Hay Hotline, AgriStress Hotline, State of Texas Agriculture Relief Fund
Texas Department of Insurance: Insurance claim filing helpline phone number is 1-800-252-3439
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Information for Livestock Producers

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April Severe Storms

Overview

Individual and Family Resources

Report Damage

Texas Emergency Management Council State Agencies & Partners Resources

Local Official and Emergency Manager Resources

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