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Did you know?
1/6/2022 (Permalink)
Do you or anyone you know need some form of assistance during times of an emergency/disaster event?
DID YOU KNOW the state of Texas offers Texans the option to register with the STEAR program, a FREE registry that will provide local emergency planners and responders with additional information on the needs in their community?
Note: the Texas communities use the registry information in different ways. Registering yourself or your loved one DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency.
Services vary per community, if you would like more specific information on the STEAR program, contact your local emergency management office.
Who CAN register?
- People with disabilities- People with access and functional needs as:o People with limited mobilityo People who had communication barrierso People who require personal careo People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency evento People who require transportation during an emergencyHow can I register?
- HTTPS:// STEAR.tdem.texas.giv- Dial 2-1-1 or use your video phone to relay option of choice to contact 211- Printed or electronic forms (contact your local government)What is required to register>
- Name- Address- Phone number- Primary LanguageQuestions you will be asked additionally to obtain vital information for local emergency planners and responders
- Emergency contact- Caregivers’ information- Pets- Transportation assistance for home evacuation- Communication barriers- Disability, Functional or medical needsNOTE: information provided will be kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL