Hurricane Emergency Resources
This week’s article provides emergency and recovery contact information and resources for the Coastal Bend in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. I hope this information is helpful in your road to recovery.
If you are still traveling, you can access information about road closures by visiting Drive Texas or call 1-800-452-9292. If you are in need of roadside assistance, please call 1-800-525-5555.
If you are in need of shelter, the American Red Cross has established several shelters across the state. To find an open shelter please visit American Red Cross. Texas State Parks are not charging anyone who is a hurricane evacuee, as well. You can find an open park by visiting Texas State Parks. Other local shelter locations include Tuloso Midway High School (2653 McKenzie Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78460) and Calallen High School (4001 Wildcat Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78410).
To stay up to date on the conditions and availability of the local utilities and services please visit Nueces County, Tx and City of Corpus Christi/Harvey.
If you need help filing a personal insurance claim, contact the Texas Department of Insurance’s Consumer Help Line at 1-800-252-3439.In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering to help in disaster recovery to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Please visit FEMA. to apply for assistance or call 1-800-621-FEMA(3362).
Below is a list of resources to help replace lost or damaged important documents:
• Birth and Death Certificates or Call 888-963-7111
• Texas Driver’s License or Call 512-424-2600
• Bank Checks, ATM/Debit Cards, or Safe Deposit Boxes or Call 877-275-3342
• Credit Cards: Contact your issuing institution: American Express (800-992-3404), Discover (800-347-2683), MasterCard (800-622-7747), or Visa (800-847-2911).
• Credit Reports: Contact Equifax, Experian, or Transunion at 877-322-8228 or visit Annual Credit Reports
• Social Security Card or Call 800-772-1213
• Fraud Alerts or for a Credit Freeze Call 877-438-4338
• Medicare Cards or Call 800-772-1213
• SNAP Card (food stamps): call the Lonestar helpdesk toll-free at 1-800-777-7328.
• Passport or Call 202-955-0430 or 877-487-2778
• Green Cards or Call 800-375-5283
• Military Records or Call 866-272-6272
• Vehicle Titles or Call 888-368-3689
• Replace a Texas Marriage Record or Certificate visit Vital Records Application for statewide information or visit Issuing Clerk of Court.
If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).
– State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32
Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house.texas.gov or at 512-463-0672
