Red Cross Donation Drive
Donations can be made to the Red Cross via text message. Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Vandergriff Honda will match donations to the North Texas Red Cross (up to $5,000 per donation) made in person at their dealership, 1104 W I-20 in Arlington, until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.
WFAA Spirit of Texas Donation Drive
WFAA is teaming with Tom Thumb and the Red Cross for a donation drive across North Texas. Through April 15, people can donate to the relief fund at any of the 63 Tom Thumb locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region by adding $1 to your checkout total. Every dollar collected will go directly to the American Red Cross to assist the North Texas tornado victims. You can find more information at WFAA.com/tornadorelief.
Insurance Information
USAA Disaster Experts
USAA is assisting members with both phone and on-site service. They can provide advice on filing claims, answer common insurance questions and help consumers combat fraudsters that prey on residents with catastrophe losses. They are on site at Bankston Ford in Arlington (1400 W I-20) and Huffines Chevrolet in Lewisville (1400 S. Stemmons Fwy), or available by phone at 1-800-531-USAA (8722). The on-site locations opened Wednesday at noon and will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
AAA Texas
Those insured through AAA Texas for homes or vehicles can visit any D/FW local branch or call 1-800-672-5246 for assistance.
Shelter Locations
Lancaster Recreation Center
1700 S. Veterans Memorial Parkway
Lancaster, TX 75134
Tommie Allen Shelter
7071 Bonnie View Road
Dallas, TX 75241
Kiest Park Recreation Center
3080 South Hampton Road
Dallas, TX 75224
Arlington Community Center
712 W. Abram St.
Arlington, TX 76013
Salvation Army
I-20 at Kelly-Elliott Rd.
Arlington, TX 76017
School Information
Paul Quinn College Disaster Relief Drive - 3837 Simpson Stuart Drive, Dallas, TX
Donors can drop off the following items at the college, or call us at 214-379-5577 and they will arrange pick-up:
Canned goods
Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, etc.)
Bottled water
Blankets
Towels
Tents
Medical supplies
* This list isn’t exhaustive
Arlington Volunteer Opportunities
Mission Arlington 817-277-66290
Lancaster Tornado Relief - North Texas Area PIO Group
Donations: Lancaster Outreach Center
1120 Randlett Street
Lancaster, TX 76146
Kennedale Disaster Relief
Red Cross at Grace Community Church
801 West Bardin Road, Arlington, TX 76017
City of Kennedale volunteer information: 817-985-2104
City of Kennedale financial donation information: 817-985-2124
Kennedale Clothing Donations
Mansfield Salvation Army
936 Highway 287
Mansfield, TX 76063
Kennedale requests food donations go through any local food bank.
Arlington Debris Clean-Up
St. Barnabas United Methodist Church is putting together teams of volunteers to remove debris from yards and homes on Saturday, April 7th. If you would like assistance, please call or text Rev. Mike Rodden at 817-505-5154, and someone will return your call to coordinate with you.
Lost Pets
Lancaster
Lancaster Animal Services
690 E. Main Street
Lancaster, TX
Arlington
Submit lost pet reports by calling 817-459-6777 or at the Arlington Action Center Web site. To view photographs of animals impounded at shelters, go here or here. Residents who find pets are asked to call Animal Services at 817-459-5898, or take them to the Animal Services Center at 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.
On Facebook
A page has been established to post pictures of missing or found pets from the storms all across North Texas. It can be found here.
For Mexican nationals
The Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas has confirmed the above shelters will receive Mexican citizens. Those who lost important documents should call the consulate at 214-932-0657, 214-932-0654 or 214-932-0659.
