Severe Weather or Emergency Disaster

The National Weather Service has issued a notice that could disrupt the weather conditions in your area. Please make plans to keep you and your family safe. If you experience a pause of services or need services, please call us at 1-877-324-7543.

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

For more information visit: https://www.weather.gov/

Please note, our ability to assist during this time could be limited due to the severity of the inclement weather.

Driscoll Health Plan wants to make sure that you stay safe. When severe weather strikes South Texas, the main concerns are:

  • loss of power
  • flooding
  • high winds
  • freezing temperatures and road hazards

It is important to have a plan before an emergency happens.  You will need the plan during and after severe weather or an emergency disaster.  Having a plan will reduce stress during the event.

We want you to stay informed. Important information will be available in the following ways:

  • Driscoll Health Plan Member Services Hotline: 1-877-324-7543
  • www.driscollhealthplan.com
  • Text messaging
  • Through your Service Coordinator or Case Manager
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Be prepared!  Have a plan in place for you and your family when severe weather or disaster strikes.

Get up to date weather information here:

CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
National Weather Service (NWS) Corpus Christi: www.weather.gov/corpuschristi
National Hurricane Center: www.hurricanes.gov
NWS Local Tropical Webpage: https://www.weather.gov/srh/tropical?office=crp

Resources by County
Hidalgo County
City Shelter Name  Address Dates & Times
Misson Mission Parks and Recreation Building 721 N. Bryan Road Thursday 6pm to 8am and Friday 6pm to 8am
Pharr Zeke Martinez Gym at Rembrandt Early College High School 1200 East Kelly Road Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—-6pm to 8am, Will remain opened overnight if there is a low turn out will open from 6PM-12AM
Mercedes Mercedes Dome Recreation Center 1202 N. Vermont Opens 6pm Thursday and Friday
Edinburg Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library 1906 S. Closner Blvd Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8pm to 8am
Alamo PSJA Memorial Early College High School 800 S. Alamo Road Wenesday through Saturday 6pm to 8am
Cameron County
Brownsville Downtown Parks and Recreation Center 1338 E. 8th Street 8am Thursday through Saturday Dec 24 at midnight
Harlingen Harlingen Community Center 201 E. Madison Ave. Starting on Thursday 6pm
San Benito San Benito Community Center 210 E. Heywood Street
Harlingen Loaves and Fishes Shelter 514 South E. St
Webb County
Laredo Casa De Misericordia 1000 Mier St, Laredo, TX 78040
Laredo Bethany House of Laredo 817 Hidalgo St
Nueces County
Corpus Christi/Robsotwn RMB Fairgrounds 1213 Terry Shamise Blvd. Robstown, Tx Thursday, 12/22-6pm through Sunday, 12/25 9am
Corpus Christi Warming Centers
Victoria County
Victoria Salvation ARmy 1302 N Louis St
Friday, 12/23 – Sunday, 12/25
7:30am – 4:30pm
Victoria Christi’s Kitchen 611 E Warren
Friday, 12/23 – Saturday, 12/24
8:00am – 5:00pm
Victoria C3 Victory 1604 E Crestwood
Thursday, 12/22 – Sunday, 12/25
5:00pm – 8:00am
Starr County
Rio Grande City Casa De Esperanza 804 E. Ringgold St 8 p.m. Thursday to 12 p.m. Friday
Roma The 29th District Attorney’s Office; Old A.S. Canavan Elementary 1334 4th St. Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd