Imagine Pediatrics is here for you 24/7 - even during severe weather. Our dedicated care team is available around the clock, every day of the year, to provide care and support for your child with medical complexity and special health care needs. Whether it's through our Imagine Pediatrics™ mobile app or by calling 833-208-7770, we are here to make things easier for you and your child.
Bad weather can be very scary for families with children with medical complexity and special health care needs. We are here day and night to provide mental health, medical, and social care, as well as support in finding shelter and resources for our patients and their families.
Cooling Centers
Here are places you can go to stay cool during power outages or extreme heat in Houston and nearby areas:
- Attack Poverty | Friends of North Rosenberg: 1908 Ave. E, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (9 AM - 5 PM)
- Bayland Community Center: 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074 (9 AM - 6 PM)
- Big Stone Lodge: 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring, TX 77373(8 AM - 8 PM)
- Creekside Christian Fellowship: 16628 TX-36, Needville, TX 77461 (11 AM - 6 PM)
- Crosby Community Center: 409 Hare Rd, Crosby, TX 77532 (8 AM - 8 PM)
- Fort Bend County Fairgrounds – Building D: 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (9 AM - 5 PM)
- Juergen's Hall Community Center: 26026 Hempstead Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 (8 AM - 8 PM)
- Julia C. Hester House: 2020 Solo St, Houston, TX 77020 (2 - 6 PM)
- Lakewood Church: 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027 (8 AM - 8 PM)
- Brenda & John Duncan YMCA: 10655 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77041 (12 PM - 9 PM)
- Trotter Family YMCA: 1331 Augusta Dr, Houston, TX 77057 (12 PM - 9 PM)
- Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA: 808 Pease St, Houston, TX 77002 (12 PM - 9 PM)
Food Assistance
The Houston Food Bank is available to provide food through its many partners in Southeast Texas. If you need food, call 832-369-9390 or visit: https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/.
Harris County has local food distribution events:
- Grayson Community Center: 13828 Corpus Christi St, Houston, TX 77015
- EHCAC: 7340 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77505
- Leonel Castillo Community Center: 2101 South St, Houston, TX 77009
Community Centers Giving Food and Water:
- Steve Radack Community Center: 18650 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084
- Bayland Community Center: 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77074
Shelters in the Houston Area
If you need a place to stay, here are some shelters in the Houston area:
- Angleton Recreation Center: 1601 N Valderas, Angleton, Texas 77515
- Bayside Community Church: 25080 TX-172, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
- Fort Bend County Fairgrounds: 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471
- Lone Star Community Center: 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356
- W. Montgomery County Community Commissioner Development Center: 16401 1st St Suite 100, Splendora, TX 77372
- Nehemiah Family Life Center: 640 Pollard St, Jasper, TX 75951
- Gallery Furniture: 6006 North Interstate 45, Houston (No pets allowed)
- Conroe Salvation Army Center of Hope: 304 Avenue E, Conroe (Meals available; open 24 hours)
Red Cross Shelters: Both locations are open 24 hours.
- BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus: 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074
- BakerRipley Ripley House: 4414 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011 - This location will be staffed with paramedics for anyone needing minor medical support.
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for information about temporary housing for people who are not able to return to damaged homes.
Disaster Recovery Centers
Disaster Recovery Centers provide important information and help from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. These centers can help you apply for assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process, and get updates on applications.
Here are some locations:
- Spring Spirit: 8526 Pitner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
- Acres Homes Multi-Service Center: 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
- Livingston Public Library: 707 N Tyler Ave, Livingston, TX 77351
- Chisum Elementary School: 3250 S Church St, Paris, TX 75460
- Jasper County Courthouse Annex: 271 E Lamar St Suite 101, Jasper, TX 75951
- Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center: 16600 Pine Forest Ln, Houston, TX 77084
- Leon Z Grayson Community Center: 13828 Corpus Christi St, Houston, TX 77015
Latest News and Information regarding storms in Texas:
For the latest updates and information, visit these websites:
Important Phone Numbers:
- 2-1-1 for shelter, food and disaster services
- 7-1-1 for Relay Texas Service
- 1-800-452-9292 for TxDOT statewide road closures
- 1-800-525-5555 for roadside assistance
Hurricane Cleanup Help
If you need help with hurricane cleanup, Samaritan's Purse offers free help, including roof tarping and tree work. Call 833-747-1234 for more information.
Crisis CleanUp also offers free help. Call the home cleanup hotline at 979-217-3791.
Imagine Pediatrics is here to improve the health and lives of children with special health care needs. We provide virtual health care 24/7. So you can get support for your child any time without leaving your home. We do not replace your child’s doctors. We team up with them to give your child medical, behavioral, and social support whenever they need it. Learn more about us at www.imaginepediatrics.org/how-it-works or call us 833-208-7770.
