FSA Emergency Disaster Designation and Declaration Process

FSA Disaster Assistance Programs

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Counties in Hurricane Laura disaster declaration

Counties in Hurricane Hanna disaster declaration

Texas Extension Disaster Education Network

Small Business Administration emergency preparedness

Food Assistance Available to Orange County residents

Listen to local officials for information and special instructions

Call 2-1-1 for animal and human shelter options

Drivetexas.org for flooded roads and conditions

Guidance for returning home after a hurricane

Contact local EOC for stray animal carcasses on property

Texas Animal Health Commission information

Managing fire ants after a flood

National Hurricane Center

Texas Hurricane Center

SBA Regional Administrator – Region VI
Serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
Justin Crossie
Office: 817.684.5581
Justin.Crossie@sba.gov

USDA encourages farmers, ranchers to prepare for storms

AgriLife supports National Preparedness Month

If you must go to a community or group shelter remember to follow the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for protecting yourself and family from COVID-19

Be prepared to take cleaning items with you like soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, or general household cleaning supplies to disinfect surfaces you may need to touch regularly.

Maintain at least 6 feet between you and persons not part of your immediate family while at the shelter [by avoiding crowds or gathering in groups] as much as possible.

Anyone over 2 years old should use a cloth face covering while at these facilities.

Manage anxiety and stress

Rural resilience

Mental health matters

Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line is available at 833-986-1919