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Emergency Tool Lending and Disaster Relief

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Partner with the ToolBank in Times of Disaster

When a disaster strikes, Houston ToolBank equips nonprofits and volunteers across Southeast Texas with the right tools and equipment to address our community’s needs efficiently and capably. From strategically positioning tools before landfall to immediate emergency response measures, partnering with the Houston ToolBank during natural disasters is simple and free.

Before a Disaster

  • Become a Member – Submit the application on our website. Submissions are reviewed within a business day. Contact us if you are unsure of your membership status.
  • Review the Inventory – See what’s available to borrow. Contact us if you don’t see what you’re looking for.
  • Pre-Order According to Your Plan – Connect with us before disaster strikes if you’re planning on utilizing Houston ToolBank inventory. By communicating early, we can distribute tools before impact so you have immediate access to critical recovery equipment.
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After a Disaster

  • Place Your Order – Submit your tool orders through TOM as soon as possible.
  • Connect With Us – We will be open as soon as the roads are safe after impact. Be sure to confirm we are open before traveling to our warehouse.
  • Get Your Tools – Orders can be picked up at our warehouse; at one of our six Neighborhood Tool Hubs located in Beaumont, Houston City Centre, Conroe, Galveston, Richmond, and Simonton; or delivered directly to your door for a fee.
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Seeing Recovery Through

More than seven years after landfall in 2017, Houston ToolBank continues loaning tools at no cost to members conducting projects for homes devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The effects of all kinds of disaster events are long-lasting and varied, which is why we continue to serve impacted communities through every stage of preparedness, response, relief, and recovery.. We continue to bolster our community’s disaster response with the right tools to get the job done, no matter how long it takes, until every last person is recovered.

Organizations Supported

266

Saved from Tools Borrowed

>$4M

Tools Borrowed

179,398

“In the face of adversity, the ToolBank is a beacon of hope, providing essential equipment to relief agencies and community organizations engaged in disaster response and recovery efforts. The Houston ToolBank’s proactive approach to disaster preparedness makes them an invaluable asset to our community. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, the ToolBank helps build resilience and fortify our community’s capacity to withstand and recover from disasters.”

Brooke Campbell, Director of Community Outreach and Disaster Recovery
United Way of Greater Houston
Member since 2016

Inventory for Every Stage of Disaster Response

Our inventory is vast and can be used for any of your organization’s projects, from food and water distributions, creating cooling centers for heat relief, mucking and gutting flooded properties, providing electricity to single-family residences, and so much more. When you pre-order your response tools before hurricane season, we will have all your needed supplies ready 3-5 days before expected landfall.

  • Debris Removal and Cleanup
  • Heat Relief and Cooling Centers
  • Volunteer Trainings
  • Roof Tarping
  • Emergency Supply Distribution Sites
  • Demolition, Rebuilding, Reconstruction
  • Community Engagement and Education
  • Information and Communication Assistance
  • Temporary Power Supply

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Preparedness Starts Now

Have questions? Reach out today to learn how the Houston ToolBank can be a part of your organization’s disaster plan.

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