Recovery Resources
After a tornado, flood or other type of disaster, you might need a variety of resources. The items below include federal, state and local information.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Texas businesses and residents affected by the storms that occurred Oct. 20-21. Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, SBA representatives will be available at the Dallas County Disaster Loan Outreach Center, located at the Bachman Lake Branch Library, 9480 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas, TX 75220. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to apply for property damage is Jan. 13, 2020. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Aug. 14, 2020. For more details, read the full announcement from the SBA (pdf).
For information about screening contractors or what types of permits might be required for a repair or rebuild project, contact the Department of Development Office for Ellis County or your City.
The Texas Department of Insurance provides important tips on how to avoid scams and how to navigate the insurance claims process.
The Dallas Builders Association has several tips and resources for those in need of remodeling or rebuilding services.
Many area nonprofits provide services and resources which support disaster recovery. Visit the Waxahachie HelpFinder Website.
For general resources call 2-1-1
Additional Resources
Animal Services
SPCA of Texas
214-742-7722
SPCA Ellis County
972-935-0756
Dallas County Animal Response Team
214-653-7980
Children’s Services
World Vision North Texas 972-790-1204
Disaster Services
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas 972-437-9950
American Red Cross 214-678-4800
Adventist Community Services 817-641- 7679
United Methodist Church- North Texas Conference 972-526-5000 or 800-815-6690
Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. 866-223-7500
United Way-West Ellis County
972-723-7520
Emotional/Spiritual Care
Crisis Response Ministry
469-285-3080
Larry78752@yahoo.com
Victim Relief Ministries 972-400-1163
Tree/Limb Removal Assistance
Texas Baptist Men 214-381-2800
Team Rubicon USA
Volunteer Recruitment/Services
VolunteerNow 214-826-6767
St. Vincent De Paul 202-380-9664
The Salvation Army 972-937-7727
The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Waxahachie
Ellis County Veterans Services
972-825-5099
Ellsworth C. Huling IV
Food Assistance
North Texas Food Bank 214-330-1396
Meals on Wheels (Ellis County)
972-351-9943
christine@mowjec.org
General Resource Referral
Community Council of Greater Dallas & 2-1-1
Senior Adult Services
The Senior Source
214-823-5700
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