Storefronts + Small Businesses
May 2024 Storm Resources:
American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767, redcross.org
Centerpoint Energy: 713-659-2111, 1-800-752-8036 (24-hour reporting), centerpointenergy.com
City of Houston help line: 311, houstontx.gov/311
City of Houston-Office of Emergency Management: 713-884-4500, houstontx.gov/oem/index.html
Harris County Flood Control District, 713-684-4000, hcfcd.org
Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management: 713-881-3100, www.hcoem.org
Houston TranStar: 713-881-3000, houstontranstar.org
FEMA: 1-800-621-3362, fema.gov
National Flood Insurance: 1-866-395-7496, fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program
National Weather Service, Houston/Galveston: 281-337-5074, www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx
Reliant Energy: 866-222-7100 (for service questions), 713-497-3000 (Reliant HQ), reliant.com
Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc.: 1-512-899-4900, twia.org
TxDOT travel information: 1-800-452-9292, www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/travel.html
If you do not see the resource you are looking for, please reach out to cassie.hoeprich@downtownhouston.org.
Downtown Houston+ is committed to actively growing and supporting its diverse storefront economy and the numerous small businesses that drive vibrancy across downtown.
COMING 2024: STOREFRONT VIBRANCY GRANT PROGRAM
To learn more, contact our Director of Planning & Economic Development at cassie.hoeprich@downtownhouston.org.
Promote Your Opening and Share Special Events
If your Downtown business is opening and you want to get the word out, or if you have an upcoming event in Downtown that will be open to the public, share the details with our marketing team so we can get the word out and feature you on our website and social media channels.
Report a Downtown Concern
Downtown Houston+ relies on our strong working relationship with storefronts and small businesses to ensure our clean and safe teams meet the needs of the neighborhood. If you have a question about our services or would like to submit a request for services, please reach out.
Learn More About More Space: Main Street 2.0
This program will bring new storefront incentive opportunities and significant improvements to the public realm, including cosmetic improvements and 3x the Clean & Safe services. If you have questions about how the project will impact your business, reach out to our Planning & Designer Manager at jacque.gonzalez@downtownhouston.org.
Reach Our Local Small Business Development Center
Downtown Houston+ is proud to be an active supporter of the Small Business Development Assistance. If your small business would benefit from specialized technical assistance including business planning, expansion, lending, debt structuring, or workforce, please contact our local Small Business Development Center at 713.752.8400 or sbdcmetro@uh.edu to request free one-on-one counseling from a seasoned small business advisor.