External Resources
The following list can be used to find external resources for residents throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Please follow the links below or contact the numbers provided for more information on the assistance required.
Hidalgo County Health Department
Info Line: (956) 292- 7765
For questions regarding Flooding, damaged homes, shelters, and COVID-19:
Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Environmental
(956) 383-0111 or (956) 383-0112
Animal Control
Vector Control
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)
Food Regulation
For help after 5 PM or on weekends, rural county residents can call their precinct.
P1: 968-9733
P2: 787-1891
P3: 585-4609
P4: 383- 3112
Hidalgo County Judge's Office
Hidalgo County Emergency Management
(956) 318-2615
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Flu
COVID-19
Magic Valley Electric Company
1(866) 225-5683
Experiencing Outages: 1-866-225-5683, 1-800-880-6866, submit a form here.
AEP
Outages and Hazards: 1 (800) 277-2177
Report an outage with AEP here
Texas Gas Service
To report a natural gas odor or emergency, leave the area immediately and call 911 and us at 800-959-5325.
2-1-1 Texas
Dial 2-1-1 or 1 (877) 541-7905
Visit their page above to search for food, health, housing and more.
American Red Cross
Visit the American Red Cross for different forms of disaster relief.
Community Service Agency
(956) 383-6240
Utility Assistance
Disaster Assistance
Veteran Assistance
Access to Success