Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 30 inches over the Greater Houston area with Friendswood being one of the hardest hit areas in southeast Houston.
Parts of Friendswood received nearly 50 inches of rain since Aug. 25, according to the National Weather Service, which is a record breaking total for a tropical storm.
The record for total rainfall from a tropical system has been BROKEN! Mary's Creek at Winding Road recorded 49.20", previous record is 48". pic.twitter.com/yCjuUOR8p3
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) August 29, 2017
Parts of Pearland have seen up to 38 inches of rain since Saturday, Aug. 26.
High water conditions across Brazoria County can be monitored here, and road conditions in Pearland can be monitored here.
Residents who need legal assistance can contact the State Bar of Texas referral service here.
Property owners who have experienced flood and windstorm damage are encouraged to file their claims before Friday, Sept. 1, to avoid changes in the state insurance law.
Local shelters are available for those who have been displaced. Donations and volunteer opportunities exist. Here's how residents can help.
Shelters
Pearland
Pearland High School
3775 S. Main St.
Crosspoint Church
1134 Old Alvin Road
281-485-1848
The Church on Masters Road
6911 Masters Road, Manvel
832-637-7121
Friendswood
Friendswood High School - American Red Cross
702 Greenbriar Drive
Greater Houston area
George R. Brown Convention Center - American Red Cross
1001 Avenida de La Americas, Houston
1-800-733-2767
Bombers Sports Bar - American Red Cross
15327 Gulf Freeway, Houston
832-406-7463
Victory Lakes Intermediate School - American Red Cross
2880 W. Walker St., League City
Bay Harbor Methodist Church
3459 Deke Slayton Expressway, League City
Gallery Furniture
6006 N. Freeway, Houston
713-694-5570
Gallery Furniture
7227 W. Grand Parkway S., Richmond
281-407-7161
B.F. Terry High School - American Red Cross
5500 Avenue N, Rosenberg
Eagle Heights Church
16718 W. Bellfort Boulevard, Richmond
713-202-2252
A full list of American Red Cross shelters can be found online here.
Blood donation
Friendswood
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center blood drive
- New Hope Church
108 W. Edgewood Drive
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 3 - The Harbor
2821 W. Parkwood Avenue
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sept. 17
Pearland
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center blood drive
- Merit Medical
14646 Kirby Drive, Houston
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 12 - New Hope Church
3640 County Road 58, Manvel
9 a.m.-5p.m., Sept. 3 - Reflection Bay Recreation Center
12115 S. Clear Lake Loop
9 a.m.-5p.m., Sept. 3
Supply donation/pick-up opportunities
Friendswood
Calvary Houston
3700 FM 528
10 a.m.-12 p.m., 4-6 p.m.
*Serving hot meals
First Baptist Church of Friendswood
209 S. Friendswood Drive
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Clothing donation will not be accepted. Only accepting specific items new in the box.
Interfaith Caring Ministeries
151 Park Avenue, League City
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
*Not accepting clothes
Jones Hanger
901 Buckingham Drive
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Supply pick-up only
Mary Queen Catholic Church
606 Cedarwood Drive
10 a.m.-2 p.m. (pick-up)
10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-7 p.m. (donations)
*Food donations and distribution only
Pearland
Big Star Ford
17717 Hwy. 288, Manvel
Noon-4 p.m.
Favors for Friends
5922 W. Broodway St.
*Clothes only
Pearland Neighborhood Center
2335 N. Texas Avenue
281-485-1987
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Not accepting clothes
Pearland High School
3775 S. Main St.
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Monetary donation opportunities
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast
Christian Helping Hands
www.christianhelpinghands.org
Friendswood Rotary Club Charitable Foundation
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=S8BDAXKPRGSGY
Greater Houston Community Foundation - Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief
Homeland Preparedness Project
www.homelandpreparedness.org
Interfaith Caring Ministeries
http://icmtx.org
Pearland Neighborhood Center
www.pnctexas.com
United Way of Brazoria County
www.uwbc.org
United Way of Galveston County Mainland
uwgcm.org
United Way of Greater Houston
www.unitedwayhouston.org
Volunteer opportunities
Pearland
Because the city has been overwhelmed with the response from community members, interested individuals should fill out this volunteer and donor request form.
American Red Cross
Interested individuals can fill out this form.
