We encourage the public to call 2-1-1, visit www.211texas.org, and monitor local media outlets for the identification of resources.
Texans can report damage to homes, businesses, and agricultural property using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT). The iSTAT survey can be filled out in English and Spanish online at damage.tdem.texas.gov and click on “Ongoing Wildfire Incidents.”
Texans are encouraged to follow directions from officials, limit activities that may cause sparks or flames, and keep emergency supplies easily accessible. Texans can visit TexasReady.gov for wildfire tips, tfsweb.tamu.edu for safety information, and tdem.texas.gov to report wildfire damage.
Donations for snacks, non-perishable food, hygiene items, diapers, wipes, formula, first aid supplies, pet supplies, and blankets can be taken to the Borger Aluminum Dome, 1113 Bulldog Boulevard. For any information about where and how to donate visit City of Borger (Facebook).
Celebration Life Church in Fritch is requesting all donations be diverted to the Borger Dome. City of Fritch Residents: much of the city either does not have water yet or is under a boil water notice. We have water here at the church for you to come pick up. All evacuees and fire-related resources are in our Event Center (the double doors on the west side). As always contact us here if you have questions at: 806-857-3830 if you cannot reach anyone there, contact 806-670-2253. (Fritch)
The Texas Panhandle Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster has resources and is providing info on how you can help (Facebook).
Donation locations for hay, fencing materials, and other supplies include:
Supply points for livestock and money donation information (Texas A&M Agrilife Today)
HF&C Feeds Amarillo has set up a donation account at both locations to help those affected by the wildfires. They will be coordinating trucks and trailers for delivery to the Panhandle area over the next few weeks. (Facebook)
The Texas Cattle Feeders Association acknowledges the devastation faced by the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma due to several wildfires. They express gratitude for the support received. (Texas Cattle Feeders)
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) should serve as the primary point of contact for all farmers and ranchers who may be impacted by the disaster. Below is a fact sheet with basic information on many of the Farm Service Agency programs producers should consider, depending on the specifics of their circumstances. We encourage producers to look through USDA’s Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool at Farmers.gov which can help producers identify the type of assistance they are looking for.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service can provide disaster assistance to farmers, ranchers, and communities through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Technical Assistance, and the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program.
While the primary contact for rural communities impacted by a disaster should be FEMA, Rural Development can provide support to homeowners, businesses, and communities to aid in recovery and rebuilding. RD can be helpful in providing a long-term response to disasters—through repair to homes, essential community facilities, and rural water systems.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS
VHA Office of Emergency Management
510 Butler Ave., Building 203 B Martinsburg, WV 25405
Telephone: 304-264-4800
Fax: 304-264-4499
Amarillo VA Health Care System Main Phone Line: (806) 355-9703
VA Health Connect 24/7 Nurse Line: 800-687-8262
Department of Veterans Affairs following a disaster, the VA can assist you if you encounter some challenges with meeting your mortgage terms. The VA can assist you with this by issuing 90-day moratoriums on foreclosures or waivers for late charges for mortgage payments. Also, the VA may be able to work with your lender to apply pre-payments already made to your upcoming mortgage payment.
