While this is not a list of all the available resources in this municipality, here are some essential ones that will help you stay afloat during times of need:

• The American Red Cross - North Texas Region
• Carrollton Food Banks
• Domestic Violence and Drug Abuse Centers
• Goodwill Locations
• Homeless Shelters – The Salvation Army, American Red Cross 
• Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• Metrocrest Services
• Pregnancy Centers
• The Salvation Army
• State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)
• Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
• Workforce Commission Locations

Education is the key to preparedness. With that being said, free educational opportunities are available to residents throughout the City of Carrollton.  Learning and being informed about emergency procedures, readiness, and training actions promote advance awareness and understanding when a disaster strikes.

• FEMA.gov (Independent Study Courses (IS))
• Knowhat2do.com
• Ready.gov

Participate in disaster relief organizations in your local area. The links below are for volunteer opportunities with some of our partner organizations. 

• American Red Cross
• Carrollton ARES/RACES
• Carrollton Citizen Patrol
• Dallas County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
• Denton County CERT
• Denton County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
• Metrocrest Services
• The Salvation Army
• Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)