STEAR Program
Do you or anyone you know need assistance during an emergency event? The state of Texas offers the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) program and encourages all with functional and access needs to sign up. The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local city emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. You must update your information once a year to stay in the system.
Who Should Register?
- People with disabilities
- People who are medically fragile
- People who require transportation assistance
- People with functional needs, such as
- Limited mobility
- Communication barriers
- Require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
- Require personal care assistance
Register / Update / Change Information
Access the STEAR website to log in to your account , call 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay option of choice.
What to Expect from the City
Registering yourself in the STEAR registry does not guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Information from the registry will be used by City of Farmers Branch Emergency Management staff to direct services to those needing assistance. However, emergency services may take some time to get to your location or make contact with you via phone. You should take steps to be self-sufficient until emergency services contact you. Some examples include backup emergency equipment, spare batteries, small power generators, emergency contact information for caregivers, etc. In the event of an emergency that impacts you, always call 911 immediately if you need assistance; do not expect emergency responders to contact you first.
For more information on how the City of Farmers Branch will use information in the STEAR registry, email the Emergency Management Office or call 972-919-2648.