Editor's note: The list of donation opportunities and shelters will be updated periodically. 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.