STEARs

The STEARs (State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry) program is a free registry for Texans of any age that needs additional assistance during an emergency event due to a disability, functional and/or access need, or lack of transportation for evacuation. STEAR registry information provides local emergency planners and responders with information about the needs of individuals in their community.

Registrants are required to re-register every January to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available to emergency planners and responders. All the information provided will be kept completely confidential. Registering in STEAR DOES NOT guarantee specific service during an emergency.

Who should register?

• People with Disabilities
• People with access and functional needs such as:
  • People who have limited mobility
  • People who have communication barriers
  • People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
  • People who require transportation assistance
  • People who require personal care assistance

Register:

• Online at https://STEAR.tdem.texas.gov
• Dial 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay options of choice to contact 211 at 877-541-7905 (Texas Information Referral Network)
• Electronic/Paper Forms
  • Individual Registration forms can be found at https://tdem.texas.gov/stear/
  • Completed forms can be faxed or emailed to stear@tdem.texas.gov
  • Fax: 866-557-1074