Tyler TX Hurricane Harvey news. Just last weekend, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Houston. Since then, it left devastation in its wake. For some of the victims, Tyler became a temporary home. While hotels received many evacuees, a temporary shelter, transition hub and meal service also became available. Can’t make it to Houston but want to help displaced people right here in Texas? Here’s how you can help.
Tyler TX Hurricane Harvey News
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They say charity begins at home. And right here, your assistance is needed. Your time and/or money goes a long way in helping Hurricane Harvey evacuees right now. Text HARVEY to 90999 (American Red Cross) or STORM to 51555 (Salvation Army). This sends a $10 donation to the corresponding organization. The charge shows up on your next cell phone bill. For a more tactile response, drop off non-perishable foodstuffs, diapers (adult and infant), baby formula, feminine hygiene products, toiletries, etc. to Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Or, contact the Salvation Army to volunteer your time serving meals.
Tyler Transitional Hub
First of all, the City opened up a transitional hub at the Faulkner Police Station (574 W Cumberland). They help Hurricane Harvey evacuees locate resources to help them through this difficult time. Evacuees can sign up for FEMA assistance here as well. Volunteers at the station also direct dislocated people to shelters in the DFW area. For more info, please email [email protected].
Temporary Transitional Shelter
Next, our local American Red Cross set up a temporary transitional shelter at St Louis Baptist Church (4000 Frankston Hwy). This gives evacuees a chance to take a shower, grab a snack and rest. Hurricane Harvey evacuees may also sign up for FEMA assistance here. For more info, email Tammy Prater, Executive Director at [email protected].
Tyler TX Hurricane Harvey Donation Site
Because people displaced by Hurricane Harvey left everything behind, they need food, clothing and other necessities. Feel free to drop off dog food, cat food, shoes, blankets and any other items at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (7330 S Broadway Ave). They stay open seven days a week from 12pm to 5:30pm. Donations for Tyler TX Hurricane Harvey evacuees will be accepted between now and September 10th. They’ll be passing out snacks, dog food, dog bowls and any other items needed at that time as well. However, you must be registered with FEMA and show your wristband to volunteers on site to take advantage of any of their services.
Hurricane Harvey Evacuee Meal Service
Finally, the Salvation Army set up a meal service for evacuees at their Tyler TX facility (633 N Broadway). They serve lunch and dinner to FEMA registered evacuees at 11:30am and 5pm. You must show your official FEMA wristband to receive your free meal. Breakfast and snacks will be served at the Colonial Hills Baptist Church’s East Texas Food Bank.
You don’t have to pledge $1 million to make a difference in a Tyler TX Hurricane Harvey evacuee’s life. Your time can be just as valuable. Contact any of the facilities located above to see how you can personally be of assistance to those in need right now. Thank you.
Pamela Walters, The Pamela Walters Group, Tyler’s Real Estate Experts