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Language Choose a language United States English Español de México This site is Progressivly Enhanced. For a better experience,your browser . Menu Donations Avoiding Scams Resources This is my tooltip Texas Disaster Preparedness There is not a disaster being tracked at this time. For more information about Hurricane Harvey, visit: Road Closures Texas Hurricane Center Texas Department of Transportation Texas Department of Public Safety In times of a disaster, the State of Texas collects and makes available information needed to address the safety and security of its citizens and their property. The links below are to the latest information available from state agencies working together to assess, prepare for, manage and recover from disasters in Texas.Prepare Disaster Preparedness Public Information & Education Plan Emergency Management Evacuation Routes Stay Informed Statewide Highway Conditions Situation Reports National Hurricane Center Donations Tips For Giving In Times Of Crisis Texas Disaster Relief Fund American Red Cross The Salvation Army The United Way The Humane Society of the United States The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Avoiding Scams & Frauds The FBI asks that individuals beware of e-mails claiming to seek donations for major disaster relief efforts. The FBI will be checking for fraudulent websites and e-mails and will thoroughly investigate all complaints. There have been recent natural disasters throughout the country that have devastated lives and property. In the wake of these events individuals often feel a desire to help, frequently through monetary donations. Unfortunately, these events have also have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause. Before making a donation of any kind, consumers should adhere to certain guidelines, to including: Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes Do not respond to unsolicited (spam) e-mail. Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as officials soliciting donations via e-mail . Do not click on links within an unsolicited e-mail. Be cautious of e-mail claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders. To ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes, make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf. Validate the legitimacy of the organization by directly accessing the recognized charity or aid organization’s website rather than following an alleged link to the site. Attempt to verify the legitimacy of the non-profit status of the organization by using various Internet-based resources, which also may assist in confirming the actual existence of the organization. Do not provide personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions: providing such information may compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft. Related Links LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com – Get more information on charitable contribution schemes and other types of online schemes. Internet Crime Complaint Center – Please file a complaint if you are a victim of an online scheme. Secure Texas – Find up-to-date technology security information. Charities & Nonprofits; Giving to Charities – Access tips on donating safely. Resources Child Support Office of the Texas Attorney General –Child Support Division Consumer Protection Office of the Texas Attorney General –Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission Employment Texas Workforce Commission Education Texas Education Agency Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Housing American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Housing and Urban Development DisasterAssistance.gov Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs U.S. Postal Service Change of Address Form Licensing TDLR Texas Board of Nursing Texas Medical Board Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Insurance Questions Texas Department of Insurance Consumer Helpline State of Texas Texas Division of Emergency Management Department of State Health Services Public Health Preparedness Missing Persons The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Texas Department of Public Safety Missing and Unidentified Persons Taxes Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Transportation The Texas Department of Transportation Texas Law Enforcement Texas Judicial Directory Directory of Texas Sheriffs [ Download PDF Reader ] Federal Government Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA ) USDA Food and Nutrition Services: Nutrition Assistance Programs USA.gov Federal Communications Commission Social Security Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Thanks for taking it online! Please come see us again...