BREAKING UPDATE: FEMA INFO 11:45 AM Saturday May 30, 2015
11:38 AM Saturday May 30, 2015
City of San Marcos: San Marcos, Wimberley, & Hays County Flooding Services & Resources
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UPDATEED AT 11:45 AM: FEMA has contacted Hays County and City of San Marcos.
IF YOU LIVE IN HAYS COUNTY AND HAVE BEEN EFFECTED BY THIS RECENT DISASTER YOU NEED TO REGISTAR AND VISIT THESE WEBSITES. CITY OF SAN MARCOS INFORMED US THAT THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF FEMA HAVING A PHYSICAL LOCATION……….PLEASE READ BELOW!
FEMA INFO:
Individuals and business owners in Harris, Hays and Van Zandt Counties who sustained losses due to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov<http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov>. If you do not have access to the internet you may register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY). If you use 711 relay or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362 directly. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
UPDATED AT 8:00 am SATURDAY MAY 30, 2015
Flood Victim Resource Centers
The City of San Marcos and Hays County are working with disaster relief organizations around the country to host two Flood Victims Resource Centers for those impacted by the devastating floods in the area. The centers will include representatives to assist victims with information on housing, healthcare, mental healthcare, insurance and other aid. Below is a list of hours, locations and confirmed agencies.
Those in need can also request assistance at the Volunteer Reception Centers
(14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX 78676)
Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Southern Baptist Church
- Church of Latter Day Saints
- Salvation Army
- Hays and Capital Area Food Bank
- Operation Blessing Disaster Relief
- American Red Cross
- Austin Disaster Relief Network
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Catholic Charities of Central Texas
- Americorps
- Billy Graham Evangelical Association Rapid Response Team
- Department of Public Safety (driver licenses)
- Health Department
- Hays Caldwell Council on alcohol and drug abuse
San Marcos Flood Victims Resource Center
St. John’s Catholic Church
(624 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666)
Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Church of Latter Day Saints
- Salvation Army
- Hays County Food Bank
- Operation Disaster Relief
- American Red Cross
- Austin Disaster Relief Network
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Catholic Charities of Central Texas
- Americorps
- Billy Graham Evangelical Association Rapid Response Team
- Texas Baptist
- Islamic Relief
- Tzu Chi
- Department of Public Safety
- Hays Caldwell Council on alcohol and drug abuse
Other Resources and Services available
Furniture, Clothing, and toiletries
In addition to the locations below, visit sanmarcostx.gov/smtxfloodgive for community run locations distributing supplies to those in need.
San Marcos-
The City of San Marcos Donation Center (200 Springtown Way) is open for pick-up of items by those in need. The center is open everyday from 8am-5pm. Those in need should arrive ready to provide name and address. For info on how to donate items or to learn about community-run distribution center, visit sanmarcostx.gov/smtxfloodgive.
San Marcos University Church of Christ is providing cleaning supplies, buckets, shovels, wheel barrows, water, food boxes, baby supply boxes, diapers, blankets, sheets, pillows, men and women’s underwear and socks and various other items. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to residents from the flooded areas. As per county guidelines we will need to collect address and contact information with a valid ID. This facility is open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
University Church of Christ Disaster Relief Hotline 512-545-7051 facebook.com/univcofc
Distribution Center – Hays County Civic Center – 1249 Civic Center Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666
University Church of Christ, 115 Country Estates Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 353-2487
Wimberley-
Wimberley Donation Center – Wimberley residents in need can pick up supplies at Wimberley High School, 100 Carney, Wimberley.
Please DO NOT bring donations to Wimberley High School. For information on where to donate, visit sanmarcostx.gov/smtxfloodgive
Wimberley Church of Christ (15500 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley) is providing cleaning supplies, buckets, shovels, wheel barrows, water, food boxes, baby supply boxes, diapers, blankets, sheets, pillows, men and women’s underwear and socks and various other items. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to residents from the flooded areas. As per county guidelines we will need to collect address and contact information with a valid ID. This facility is open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
- Visit the the City of San Marcos Donations and Fundraising page for more community run sites offering supplies to those in need.
- Lost and Found photos – Visit https://www.facebook.com/smtxlostphotos for any lost photos. Citizens are encouraged to drop off any found photos at the San Marcos Library (625 E Hopkins)
- Showers at First United Methodist Church (129 W Hutchison St, San Marcos) Saturday, May 30th 9am-1pm
- Food and Shelter
- Issues with mosquitoes and other health risks
- Assistance for property damage – Texas REALTORS Relief Fund Texans who have suffered property damage to their primary residence from May 2015 flooding may be eligible for up to $2,500 in assistance. Visit https://www.texasrealestate.com/relief for an application.
- Comptroller’s Disaster Resources – Eligible exemptions, extensions and more
- State Bar of Texas – Phone hotline established to to help people find answers to basic legal questions and connect them with local legal aid providers following recent flooding and other severe weather in Texas. Call (800) 504-7030 to reach hotline
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid – Helping with issues related to variety of legal concerns including denials of insurance claims, problems with a landlord or mortgage company, price gouging, and replacing important legal documents (866) 757-1570
Local businesses offering services to flood victims:
- Sam’s Club (1350 Leah Ave, San Marcos) is now accepting all shoppers regardless of membership until Friday, May 29th. Walmart located at 1015 Hwy 80 was previously closed due to flooding but is open as of May 28th.
- McCoys – McCoy¹s is offering a discount to flood victims on a large group of items typically used in repairs after flooding‹drywall/drywall accessories and insulation-related products, interior doors, primers and paint. Customers can ask for the Hays County Flood discount or request that their purchase be made using Bid #125074.
- Blue Moon Optical (121 W San Antonio St, San Marcos) – Offering free trial pairs of contacts and possibly glasses or frames to flood victims who lost their prescriptions this past weekend. 805-710-2445
- The Pet Set (200 Rim Rock Ranch, San Marcos) – Will kennel pets at no charge.(512) 633-9699
- Karolyn Tybor, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMFT offering free counseling services 512-443-8100
