LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Local Government Information: North Houston: Other Local Resources

Tax Help in North Houston

Baker-Ripley Tax Center
Free quality tax preparation available to families and individuals earning up to $58,000
United Way Free Tax Help
United Way free tax assistance for those making under $66,000. Includes a list of locations and other resources.

ReadyHarris.org
Website for Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Includes the latest information and news about events affecting Harris County and preparedness quick links.
Montgomery County Emergency Management
Website for Montgomery County Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Includes the latest information and news about events affecting Montgomery County and preparedness information.
National Weather Service Houston
Provides weather forecasts and alerts for the Houston area.
City of Houston Emergency Operations Center
Provides information on emergencies in Houston including resources for tracking power outages, floods, and more.
Houston Recovers
City of Houston disaster recovery information. Includes links to register for assistance, city updates, home repairs, and housing assistance.
Harris County Evacuation Map
Interactive map depicting hurricane evacuation routes and rise areas as designated by FEMA

Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
Provides information about the mapped floodplains in Harris County relative to residences, businesses, and other structures.
Harris County Flood Warning System
An interactive map of the Harris County Flood Control District which provides information about the amount of rainfall throughout Houston.

Houston Chronicle Hurricane Guide
Information from the Houston Chronicle on hurricanes.
Houston-Galveston Area Hurricane Evacuation Planning
Most recent hurricane evacuation plans including maps by zip code for the Houston-Galveston area. Includes links to additional resources.
KPRC Houston Hurricane Headquarters
KPRC (NBC) Houston Channel 2’s Hurricane page. Includes links for local resources.
KHOU Hurricane
KHOU (CBS) Houston Channel 11's Hurricane page. Includes emergency contacts, storm tracking and evacuation maps.