Texas A&M announces hurricane relief for Aggies
September 8, 2017
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In response to the ongoing reports from employees and students who have been heavily impacted by Harvey, we have created a disaster relief program to help identify and meet the rising needs of our Aggie family.
Donate
Many students, faculty and staff members at Texas A&M University are in need of quick-fund, small grants to help them pay for immediate needs in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Our Aggie employee are selflessly serving, many of whom have suffered devastating circumstances of their own as a result of the storm. Read about our Aggie heroes in “100 Stories Of Selfless Service.”
Texas A&M University and the 501(c)(3) Texas A&M University Foundation have partnered to ensure that funds are appropriated correctly to those most in need. If you would like to contribute to our students in this time of need, please click the link below to donate.
Those in Need
In response to the ongoing reports from employees and students who have been heavily impacted by Harvey, we have created a disaster relief program to help identify and meet the rising needs of our Aggie family.
Because of very limited funds and supplies, we ask that people only request services that they critically need. An advisory board will help determine the support for each request and allocate our finite resources.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience with this process. We are doing everything we can to make sure everyone in our Aggie family is cared for. If you are a member of the Aggie community and need assistance, please let us know through one of the links below:
Resources
FEMA is offering assistance with housing, employment, finances, food, housing, legal aid and medical expenses. Visit www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-FEMA (3362) for more information on how to request assistance.
For food, clothing, evacuation/transportation assistance, or other immediate assistance, contact:
- The American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/find-help or call toll free 1-866-438-4636
- 2-1-1 Texas: www.211texas.org or dial 2-1-1 or call toll free 1-877-541-7905
USA.gov offers advice for dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, from seeking disaster assistance to moving back into your home.
Coping with a disaster can be emotionally distressing. You can talk to a professional who can help you cope with this stress at the Disaster Distress Line. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
The widespread damage caused by Hurricane Harvey has led to many rumors and misinformation. FEMA has posted a Rumor Control web page listing many of these rumors and whether they are true or false.
