Texas Flood Resources & How to Help 2026

As Texans recover from the recent floods, the Texas AFL-CIO has compiled a list of resources for both union members and the general public. Thank you to all of our emergency responders for their work during this crisis.

Please follow local officials for the latest information. 

Resources for Those Impacted: 

✊ Union Members

• Workers Assistance Program: Counseling, legal referrals, financial consultation, and helpful information for union members, (800) 522-0550
• Many international unions provide direct payments to members for disaster relief. Please contact your local and international if you have property damage or loss. Some examples include: 
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Disaster Relief
  • Broadcasters Foundation of America Disaster Relief
  • International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Disaster Relief
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Disaster Relief
  • SAG-AFTRA Foundation Disaster Relief

📝 Report Damage

• Report damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management here.
• Report damage to FEMA: Individuals should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling (800) 621-3362, or by using the FEMA App. 

📍 Regional Resources

• Salvation Army: San Antonio Area Command, (210) 352-2000
• Kerr Together Disaster Relief Center
• Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc., (210) 718-5837
• American Red Cross Serving the Greater San Antonio Area / Hill Country Chapter, (800) 775-6803
• Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country

☎️  Hotlines

• Toll-free legal hotline: Call for issues like replacing lost documents, insurance questions, landlord-tenant problems, price-gouging or avoiding contractor scams following a natural disaster. (800) 504-7030
• Mental health care hotline: Trained crisis counselors are available through the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
• Get information about resources in your community: Call 211 or visit 211texas.org 

Donate or Volunteer:

• American Red Cross
• Austin Disaster Relief Network
• Central Texas Food Bank
• Salvation Army
• Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR)
• World Central Kitchen

Did we miss something or do you have a question for the Texas AFL-CIO? Call us at (512) 477-6195 or email us at labor@texasaflcio.org