Resources

We know our members have lots of questions regarding the aftermath from the recent extreme weather storm that hit the state earlier this month. Here is a list of resources to help those in need. The list includes links on how to apply for federal disaster relief, ways to avoid disaster-related scams, and social service agencies that provide assistance to people in need.

If you know of another resource that has helped you, your friends or family, please share it at info@hotec.coop.

Government Agencies:

• First step: Federal Disaster Assistance.gov
• Disaster-related scams: Office of the Texas Attorney General
• Winter weather resources: Office of the Texas Governor
• State disaster resources: Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)  
• American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767

Local Social Agencies

For those members that have trouble paying their electric bill, several agencies are available to help.  The following is a list of agencies with the counties they serve.