Travis County Disaster Relief Information

Disaster Relief Information

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Evacuee information and phone hotlines

• Travis County evacuees can call: 512-974-6199
• For information on Bastrop fires: 512-332-8856 and 512-332-8814

NEW! Legal Assistance

For Legal Assistance with lost documents, insurance, landlord-tenant questions and consumer protection issues call the Texas State Bar at 1-800-504-7030

Crisis Counseling

• Austin Travis County Integral Care Psychiatric Crisis Hotline: 512-472-4357.

New! County Residents May Receive Disaster Assistance

Travis County residents affected by the recent wildfires are now eligible for Individual Assistance. More...

Health & Safety

• Residents Safety After Wildfire
• Who should not wear Respirators
• Safety Precautions for Re-entry and cleanup after Fire
• Protective Clothing and Precautions
• Public Health Advisory

Household Debris Management

Bastrop County Debris Management Program
Bastrop County announced today the roll-out of the County Debris Management Program for the Bastrop County Fire Complex and the Union Chapel Fire Complex.

Volunteering

• Visit The Red Cross of Central Texas website
• Austin Christian Fellowship is organizing a volunteer cleanup (map). Call 512-381-5700.
• Bastrop County Distribution Centers
• Bastrop County Monetary Donations Acceptance
• Bastrop County Material Donation Acceptance
• Bastrop County Wildfire Volunteering Opportunities
• Bastrop County Volunteering Agencies
• Homeowner Assistance
• Volunteer Hours

Donate

• Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN)
  • Public Hotline -- 512-331-2200
  • Fire Victim Relief Hotline -- 512-331-2600
• The Red Cross of Central Texas is accepting monetary donations -- call 512-928-4271. They also have a list of organizations accepting food and clothing donations on their website: The Red Cross of Central Texas.
• Accepting donations (no cash) at 3434 Yogi Berra Way, Round Rock (private residence). Off Highway 79 north of the Dell Diamond (map). Call Angela Johnson at 512-740-6096 or visit their www.facebook.com/CentralTexasFires2011. Efforts are now focusing on helping the fire fighters.
• A Distribution Center for Victims of Bastrop County fires Facebook page has been set up to fill immediate needs for towels, washcloths and toiletry items.
• Faith Family Services in Hutto is coordinating emergency housing with area homes. They will also pick up and deliver your clothing and food donations to area pantries and other organizations. Call 210-334-1708 or email faithfamilyhomes@yahoo.com.

Pet and Large Animal Care

• Austin Pets Alive can help with displaced pets. Email at pass@austinpetsalive.org or call at 512-961-6433
• Large animals such as livestock can be sheltered at the Georgetown Rodeo Arena in San Gabriel Park, just off I-35 in Georgetown. RV hookups are available at the arena.
• The Travis County Exposition Center has also set up stalls for displaced horses. Call (512) 854-4900.