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<h1 data-url="/2017/08/28/hurricane-harvey-relief-efforts-how-help/" itemprop="headline" class="headline grid_separator">How to get (and offer) help after Harvey</h1>
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<p class="story_summary grid_separator">Hurricane Harvey ravaged&nbsp;the Texas Coast and left Houston &mdash; the nation's fourth-largest city &mdash; grappling with unprecedented flooding. Do you need help? Or do you want to help those in need? Check out these resources.</p>
<p id="byline" class="byline grid_separator"><span class="byline--item">by <a href="/about/staff/alex-samuels/">Alex Samuels</a> and <a href="/about/staff/emma-platoff/">Emma Platoff</a></span>
<time class="byline--item" datetime="Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:35:00 -0500" title="2017-08-28 16:35">Aug. 28, 2017</time>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>It&rsquo;s been more than a week since Harvey ravaged the Texas Coast and left Houston &mdash; the nation's fourth-largest city &mdash; grappling with unprecedented flooding. Do you need help? Or do you want to help those in need? Check out the resources below. </span></p>
<h3 id="victims" dir="ltr">If you&rsquo;re a victim of Hurricane Harvey ...</h3>
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<p dir="ltr">Residents of 11 counties may be eligible for D-SNAP, a program that offers short-term food assistance for families impacted by Harvey. See if you're eligible for the program&nbsp;<a href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/disaster-assistance/disaster-snap" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/disaster-assistance/disaster-snap&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1505484866196000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEzLOas1uIpQrTR1fd4LDbV23hSsQ">here</a>,&nbsp;and find site locations closest to you at&nbsp;<a href="https://feedingtexas.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dbef64c7ad359a661d8c1d9f8&amp;id=e8c3b36092&amp;e=19f13ba89c" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://feedingtexas.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Ddbef64c7ad359a661d8c1d9f8%26id%3De8c3b36092%26e%3D19f13ba89c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1505484866197000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHZIwOkl4MljpXUDmqZElt6TNHKEg">hhs.texas.gov/d-snap</a><span style="color: #202020;">.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span> The </span><a href="https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood"><span>United Way Helpline </span></a><span>at 211 has information on shelters and other forms of assistance.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Apply for disaster assistance, and check the status of your application,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.disasterassistance.gov"><span>here.</span></a><span> You can also file a personal claim with your insurer.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Try the Texas Department of Insurance&rsquo;s consumer hotline at 1-800-252-3439 for insurance help.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Register yourself </span><a href="https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php"><span>&ldquo;safe and well&rdquo;</span></a><span> through this Red Cross list.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Follow </span><a href="https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-harvey#item-213436"><span>government guidelines</span></a><span> on replacing important documents. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If you lost your job because of the hurricane, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Apply </span><a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Check out the </span><a href="https://tahp.site-ym.com/news/362194/Texas-Health-Plans--Medical-Services-Groups-Provide-Relief-to-Impacted-Texans.htm"><span>Texas Association of Health Plans&rsquo; list</span></a><span> to see what services your provider is offering.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Check out </span><a href="https://www.consumeraffairs.com/business/fire-and-water-restoration/"><span>this guide</span></a><span> for avoiding fraudulent restoration companies. And check out the </span><a href="http://www.texasbuilders.org/#bf_miniCal_518"><span>Texas Association of Builders&rsquo; video</span></a><span> on how to hire a qualified contractor to help you rebuild.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>See the U.S. </span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Three_Step_Process_SBA_Disaster_Loans.pdf"><span>Small Business Administration&rsquo;s guide</span></a><span> to low-interest, long-term disaster loans. Apply for a loan </span><a href="https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Account/Login"><span>here.</span></a><span> If you have questions, call the SBA&rsquo;s service center at </span><span>(800) 659-2955</span><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>To report a missing child, call the </span><a href="http://www.missingkids.com/home"><span>National Center for Missing and Exploited Children</span></a><span> at 1-866-908-9570.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Talk to a professional about emotional distress by calling the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or texting &ldquo;TalkWithUs&rdquo; to 66746.</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr"><span>Need laundry help?&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-19698715-7291-a0f9-e8c8-500e7c30b579"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rockport-Laundry-Chain-225060461356689/"><span>Rockport Laundry Chain</span></a><span> is a group of volunteers washing clothes and other items for Harvey victims. </span></span></span></li>
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<p><strong>Disaster assistance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lost &mdash; or found &mdash;&nbsp;a pet during the storm? Check <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LostCatsTexas">here</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/findtexasdogs">here</a>, <a href="http://www.akcreunite.org/storms">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TexasHurricaneHarveyPets/">here</a>.</li>
<li>FEMA is providing resources for people with disabilities, access and functional needs on <a href="https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey-resources-people-disabilities-access-functional-needs">its website</a>.</li>
<li>Free Tetanus vaccinations are available at select Gulf Coast and Houston area H-E-B stores. See locations <a href="https://www.heb.com/static-page/article-template/free-tetanus-vaccinations-at-select-houston-stores">here.</a></li>
<li>Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is providing support to Harvey victims who are members of the <a href="http://www.cgmahq.org/">Coast Guard</a>, <a href="http://www.aerhq.org/">Army</a> and <a href="http://www.nmcrs.org/">Navy Marine Corps</a>.</li>
<li>Are you a business owner? The Texas Association of Business has established a hotline to provide resources to business owners affected by the storm. Call 512-637-7714 or see the <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/28/hurricane-harvey-relief-efforts-how-help/">website</a>.</li>
<li>For legal advice, call the State Bar of Texas <a href="https://texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForThePublic/DisasterReliefResources1/default.htm">legal hotline</a> at 800-504-7030 for toll-free answers to basic legal questions in English, Spanish or Vietnamese. If you need a lawyer, call the <a href="https://texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Lawyer_Referral_Service_LRIS_">State Bar&rsquo;s Lawyer Referral &amp; Information Service</a> at 800-252-9690.</li>
<li>SpareFoot is offering <a href="https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/19501-free-storage-hurricane-harvey-victims/">free storage</a> for Harvey victims.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.drivesaversdatarecovery.com/">DriveSavers</a> is offering free data recovery services to people who have lost files due to water damage.</li>
<li>Members of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TexasAssociationofOrthodontists/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://www.facebook.com/TexasAssociationofOrthodontists/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1505492997201000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG5jb0RqgaeD-w_TuZrzI-nwbk_cA">Texas Association of Orthodontists</a>&nbsp;are helping Harvey survivors find volunteer orthodontists to assist in emergency treatment.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Car towed in Harris County? Call 713-308-8580 <a href="http://www.findmytowedcar.com/">to locate it.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wholewomanshealthblog.com/2017/09/01/hurricane-harvey-how-we-can-help/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://wholewomanshealthblog.com/2017/09/01/hurricane-harvey-how-we-can-help/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1505252033474000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEAFppTRyl6IMmFH2sj2H8yYzFwyQ"><span>Whole Woman&rsquo;s Health</span></a><span> is providing no-cost abortions to patients affected by Hurricane Harvey.</span></li>
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<h3 id="volunteers" dir="ltr">If you want to help victims of Hurricane Harvey &hellip;</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Provide shelter and supplies</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Food banks are asking for nonperishable staples like canned meat and dry goods, as well as cleaning supplies; the </span><a href="http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/"><span>Houston Food Bank</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.setxfoodbank.org/"><span>Southeast Texas Food Bank</span></a><span> in Beaumont, </span><a href="https://secure3.convio.net/cafbtx/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app358b?df_id=12923&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;12923.donation=form1&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=F7ECBE3C5B5EBB2A13A77B382B899125"><span>Central Texas Food Bank</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/"><span>Galveston County Food Bank</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.victoriafoodbank.org/get-involved/donations/"><span>Food Bank of the Golden Crescent</span></a><span> and </span><a href="http://www.foodbankcc.com/"><span>Corpus Christi Food Bank</span></a><span> all accept online donations. Or you can donate to </span><a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/feeding-texas"><span>Feeding Texas,</span></a><span> a network of food banks across the state. Find your local food bank </span><a href="https://www.feedingtexas.org/help/"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>You can </span><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/disaster-response"><span>open your home</span></a><span> to disaster victims through Airbnb, <span id="docs-internal-guid-19698715-7292-1cdc-5c2c-6cd6e4d47359"><a href="https://www.rentcafe.com/HurricaneHarvey"><span>RENTCaf&eacute;,</span></a><span> or</span></span>&nbsp;by posting on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/733272750192242/"><span>this Facebook group</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If you&rsquo;re in San Antonio, you can</span><a href="http://community.jewishfederation.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&amp;SURVEY_ID=4601"><span> sign up to host Harvey victims</span></a><span> through the Jewish Federation. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Make a cash or diaper donation to the </span><a href="https://texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/projects/33717-change-a-life"><span>Texas Diaper Bank</span></a><span>, which is providing emergency diaper kits to displaced families. The </span><a href="http://www.austindiapers.org/"><span>Austin Diaper Bank</span></a><span> is also accepting cash or diaper donations to distribute to Harvey victims.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Donate underwear, bras and disposable diapers </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&amp;id=37N800ZDO3Z0A&amp;type=wishlist"><span>through Amazon</span></a><span> or </span><a href="https://give.theunmentionablesglobal.org/campaign/help-for-harvey/c143467"><span>here.</span></a></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The Austin Disaster Relief Fund is calling for 6,000 </span><a href="http://www.mayoradler.com/"><span>welcome kits</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-13c75bae-5818-8a8d-8fab-cd33dd3433e9">Donate cash or supplies for <a href="http://www.littlelobbyists.org/harvey/">children with complex medical needs</a> to Little Lobbyists.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Make a donation</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Several local and national organizations are collecting donations for general disaster relief efforts, including the </span><a href="https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood"><span>United Way</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation2?df_id=22188&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;22188.donation=form1&amp;_ga=2.157052411.1900591262.1503858899-1749938289.1503858899"><span>Americares</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30108b?df_id=27651&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;27651.donation=form1&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=A285451052EF7C675674983F73F1FCB5"><span>Salvation Army</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://spvolunteernetwork.samaritanspurse.org/hurricane-harvey-reponse/"><span>Save the Children</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/"><span>Catholic Charities USA</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.umcor.org/umcor/resources/news-stories/2017/august/0825umcorrespondstoharvey"><span>United Methodist Committee on Relief</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://donate.sbpusa.org/checkout/donation?eid=82630"><span>SBP</span></a><span>,</span><a href="https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/"><span>Global Giving</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app203b?df_id=2105&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;2105.donation=form1&amp;_ga=2.210992917.1893596207.1504033677-678501760.1504033677&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=FA67DBAB6FBC2112320188CC0CD5F4F5"><span>Direct Relief</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.hearttoheart.org/"><span>Heart to Heart</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.armsofhope.org/pages/news/item/3Q34BDCQ18UB/help-us-help-those-affected-by-hurricane-harvey"><span>Arms of Hope</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://missionaries.namb.net/projects/full/hurricane-harvey-response"><span>Southern Baptist Disaster Relief</span></a><span>. &nbsp;Houston Texans </span><a href="http://www.houstontexans.com/team/roster/jj-watt/b44e970b-c671-4671-a527-8ecc06f5b7b9/"><span>defensive end J.J. Watt</span></a><span> has set up a </span><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/victimsofhurricaneharvey-915053"><span>flood relief fund</span></a><span>, backing the effort with his own $100,000 donation.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Donate </span><a href="https://youcaring.com/SoutheastTexasStrong"><span>here</span></a><span> to sponsor families in the Golden Triangle area of Texas (Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson, Newton, Orange and Tyler counties).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Gofundme has curated a list of</span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey"><span> Harvey relief efforts</span></a><span>, with fundraisers for individual cities, families and homes.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-harvey/individual-donation/"><span>Individuals</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-harvey/corporate-donations/"><span>corporations</span></a><span> can donate to hurricane relief efforts through the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://texasagriculture.gov/"><span>The State of Texas Agriculture Relief fund</span></a><span> (STAR fund) is collecting private dollars to help Texas farmers and ranchers recover from Hurricane Harvey.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>You can support Houston&rsquo;s undocumented communities affected by the floods by making a donation </span><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/undocumentedsurvivorsofhurricaneharvey-918716"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.donorschoose.org/hurricane-harvey"><span>Help teachers</span></a><span> in affected school districts rebuild their classrooms. </span><a href="https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/texas-teachers-adopt-texas-classroom"><span>Teachers of Tomorrow</span></a><span>, a Texas education organization, started a relief fund for educators affected by Harvey.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-19698715-7291-c43b-5c41-b13677b1977b"><span>You can also donate to </span><a href="https://www.communitiesinschools.org/harvey-relief-fund/"><span>Communities In Schools</span></a><span> to help schools in impacted areas. </span></span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Help </span><a href="https://my.reason2race.com/DNicol/HurricaneHarveyLGBTQDisasterReliefFund2017"><span>LGBTQ flood victims</span></a><span> through the Montrose Center.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Donate to the </span><a href="http://www.texasaflcio.org/donate"><span>Texas Workers Relief Fund</span></a><span> to aid working families in crisis. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>You can help Hurricane Harvey victims by texting HARVEY to 90999 to give $10 to the Red Cross (or by visiting </span><a href="https://mustreadtexas.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=407673fa628c43fed0c96bb9c&amp;id=44b4aa517b&amp;e=4e18a68e55"><span>RedCross.org</span></a><span> to give any other amount).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The </span><a href="http://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/"><span>Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund</span></a><span>, established by Houston Mayor </span><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/sylvester-turner/"><span>Sylvester Turner</span></a><span>, is accepting donations for flood victims.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas is </span><a href="https://www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey"><span>helping displaced animals</span></a><span>. You can donate at </span><a href="http://www.spca.org/give"><span>www.spca.org/give</span></a><span> or sign up to adopt a displaced animal at </span><a href="http://www.spca.org/foster"><span>www.spca.org/foster</span></a><span>. Austin Pets Alive, which transferred more than 200 pets to its shelter as of Saturday morning, is also seeking </span><a href="https://www.austinpetsalive.org/hurricane-harvey-evacuations/"><span>help</span></a><span>, as are the </span><a href="https://adltexas.org/donation/"><span>Animal Defense League of Texas</span></a><span> and the </span><a href="http://www.houstonhumane.org/"><span>Houston Humane Society</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p><strong>Give blood</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-83f90ccc-353e-a581-fd65-1641b8730cc4">Several hospitals are reporting blood shortages and seeking donations in the wake of the storm. O negative and O positive donations are particularly helpful, but people of all blood types are encouraged to donate.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Carter BloodCare is sending donations to Southeast Texas; see where you can donate <a href="https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/centers">here</a>. You can also give blood through the <a href="https://southtexasblood.org/Harvey">South Texas Blood &amp; Tissue Center</a>&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;find out more on&nbsp;their website or by calling 210-731-5590 &mdash;&nbsp;&nbsp;and<span id="docs-internal-guid-83f90ccc-3540-c867-9373-8097d8d645d6"><span>&nbsp;through</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://weareblood.org"><span>We Are Blood</span></a><span>. </span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-f16f3255-2ffe-4a11-953b-83f0eb1e11ed"><a href="https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=45664"><span>Driscoll Children&rsquo;s Hospital</span></a><span> in Corpus Christi &mdash;&nbsp;which never lost power &mdash; is accepting blood donations as well as financial support. </span></span></li>
<li>Living outside of Texas? You can still donate blood through the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood">Red Cross</a>.</li>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Volunteer your time</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Volunteers can sign up for trips to the affected area through organizations like </span><a href="https://spvolunteernetwork.samaritanspurse.org/hurricane-harvey-reponse/"><span>Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://sbpusa.org/get-involved/volunteer"><span>SBP</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.givepulse.com/"><span>GivePulse</span></a><span>, </span><a href="http://www.coastalbendcan.org/CBDRG"><span>Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://teamrubiconusa.org/join-the-team/down-n-dirty/volunteer/"><span>Team Rubicon</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-harvey/volunteer/"><span>Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster</span></a><span>.</span></p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr"><span>Volunteer Houston has launched a virtual Volunteer Reception Center to aid nonprofit agencies in flood relief efforts. More information </span><a href="http://www.readyharris.org/News-Information/Ready-Harris-News/Post/26641"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If you&rsquo;re in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can register to help at shelters through the </span><a href="https://www.voly.org/disaster/signup.html"><span>Mass Care Task Force</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd39xSbtqYRzvAPX_aNxA_U97OVLTuK2xRUzQi8E9Cu6IjWnw/viewform"><span>Sign up here</span></a><span> to volunteer with the Austin Disaster Relief Network.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Apply to help victims by </span><a href="https://careers.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey"><span>working for FEMA</span></a><span>. </span></p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If you&rsquo;re a chef, </span><a href="https://www.worldcentralkitchen.org/texas-strong-chef-network/"><span>sign up to cook</span></a><span> for victims in Houston.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If you are a health or mental health professional, </span><a href="http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lp/hurricane-harvey-health-professionals"><span>sign up with the Red Cross</span></a><span> to deploy to affected areas. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://app.robly.com/archive?id=d556412410ae44f814c42c8674b80d0e&amp;v=true"><span>Remote Area Medical</span></a><span> is seeking medical personnel, as well as general support and supplies, to help with rescue efforts. Contact RAM at volunteers@ramusa.org or 865-579-1530.</span></p>
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