MCUW offers resources to flood victims

The Montgomery County United Way offers resources for local flood victims and volunteers.

The Montgomery County United Way and the Montgomery County Emergency Operation Center urge flood victims to seek help at the following organizations:

The Montgomery County United Way, located at 1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 248 in The Woodlands: To contact this organization, visit www.mcuw.org or call 281-292-4155. Those interested can also follow the United Way on Twitter at www.twitter.com/#!/unitedwaymc or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcuwtx.

The Greater Houston Red Cross website will share information about short-term assistance to flood victims. The organization offers "Clean-up Kits," which include trash bags, work gloves, insect repellant and bottled water. To learn more, visit www.ghac.org.

For residents interested in helping flood victims, visit www.HelpOurCounty.org. This resource connects individuals or groups with nonprofit agencies that need help serving those affected by the flood. For more information about volunteering, contact Diana Henry-McCool at 936-760-4179, ext. 235.