Millions of Texas residents are without electricity, heat, and water as winter storm Uri's frigid, snowy weather has caused widespread power outages across the Lone Star State. In response to the ongoing crisis, President Joe Biden [1] declared a state of emergency on Feb. 14 [2], thus authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist local authorities with sheltering and disaster relief efforts. If you're looking for ways to pitch in and help Texans stay warm, sheltered, and fed amid the dire conditions, look ahead for a handful of actions you can take right now, even from across the country. And if you live in Texas, be sure to check out these helpful tips for conserving power at home [3].
Donate to These Mutual Aid Groups (or Boost Them on Social Media)
- Austin Mutual Aid's Kick the Cold Fundraiser [4]
- DFW Mutual Aid [5]
- Mutual Aid Houston [6]
- Feed the People Dallas Mutual Aid [7]
- Para Mi Gente San Antonio Mutual Aid [8]
- Trinity Mutual Aid [9]
- ATX Free Fridge Project [10]
Donate to These Organisations
- Austin Area Urban League: [11] providing hotel rooms and supplies to those without homes
- Maximising Hope: [12] purchasing hotel rooms for houseless people in the Austin area
- Dallas Stops Evictions: [13] providing shelter and hot meals to homeless Dallas residents
- Free Lunch: [14] distributing healthy home-cooked meals to those experiencing homelessness in Austin
- Coalition for the Homeless: [15] helping those in the Houston area get into shelters and warming centres
- Austin Pets Alive!: [16] helping pets stay safe and warm
- CrowdSource Rescue: [17] delivering generators and space heaters to homes and transporting seniors to hotels for shelter
Purchase Items From These Amazon Wishlists
- Sunrise Navigation Centre: [18] cold weather staples like socks, beanies, and gloves
- Camp Rhonda: [19] supplies such as storage trunks and tarps
- Feed the People Dallas Mutual Aid: [20] toiletries, groceries, and other everyday must-haves
- Family Gateway: [21] cleaning supplies and home essentials for children and families affected by homelessness