Need extra help during an emergency? Here's how to register for Texas' STEAR registry

It's not always easy to know when exactly an emergency might hit, but it's always a good idea to prepare early before one hits.

HOUSTON (KIAH)-- It's not always easy to know when exactly an emergency might hit, but it's always a good idea to prepare early before one hits. According to the Texas Division of Emergency Management, registering for the STEAR registry can also help you or a loved one who gets caught in an emergency and needs help.

STEAR stands for State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry and it can help if you:

• have limited mobility
• sensory disabilities
• require additional medical assistance during emergencies
• require transportation assistance
• require personal care assistance

You can register for the STEAR registry here. Note that registering at the last minute of an emergency can delay a response but specific services are also not guaranteed to registrants.

You will need to provide:

• your name
• your phone number
• your address
• primary language

Emergency alerts are important to receive in real-time. AlertHouston is a great resource for getting the most updated alerts through email, phone calls, text and even mobile push notifications. It gives Houstonians information on how to protect themselves during an emergency, current conditions and expected impacts. You can register for alerts here.