State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)

The State of Texas offers the option to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) program, a free registry that provides local emergency management planners and responders with information related to your needs during an emergency.

Who Should Register

  • People with disabilities
  • People who are medically fragile
  • People with functional needs such as:
    • Limited mobility
    • Communication barriers
    • Require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
    • Require personal care assistance
    • People who require transportation assistance

Register online or over the phone by calling 211.

Registering in STEAR does not guarantee you will receive a specific service during emergencies.