Tropical Storm Beryl resources and how to help

Residents in 121 counties, including Harris, remain under a disaster declaration after Beryl made landfall in Texas early Monday morning.

Why it matters: Disaster declarations free up emergency resources and first responders to support affected communities.

• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said more than 2,500 responders have been dispatched from various departments, including the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Here's what to know if you're facing storm damage and how to help:

Report losses and damages from flooding to your insurance as soon as you can, FEMA officials say.

• If you need help finding your insurance agent or carrier, call the National Flood Insurance Program at 877-336-2627.

Give cleanup crews time to work their way through the city to pick up debris and hazards.

• Report downed wires and other hazardous conditions to your local authorities or power company, and reserve 911 for true emergencies.
• Do not attempt to remove limbs or other downed objects from power lines, CenterPoint officials say.
• "As soon as safe to do so, you'll see our crews headed out to start assessing damage and developing restoration plans," CenterPoint said on X .

Know where to find help. Local groups and churches have opened their doors for displaced residents.

• Mattress Mack opened his Gallery Furniture store at 6006 North Freeway as a shelter. No animals are allowed.
• The Conroe Salvation Army Center of Hope remains open 24 hours a day with meals available at the back door of the shelter from 11am to noon and 5pm to 6pm.
• The Under Over Fellowship at 600 S. Frazier in Conroe opened Monday as a 24-hour emergency shelter.
• The American Red Cross is offering relief services to people in the path of the storm and can help displaced residents find shelter and food. Call 800-733-2767.

Between the lines: Those who want to help can donate to groups responding to the disaster, including the Red Cross.

• Before donating to any organization you're not familiar with, check out their profiles and rankings on sites like GuideStar and Charity Navigator .