STEAR Program

What is the STEAR Program?

STEAR, or State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, is a free, voluntary registry that provides local emergency planners and responders with critical information on the needs of their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways, but your information will always be kept confidential, will never be sold, and is not available to the public. For information on how your community uses STEAR information, contact Mesquite Office of Emergency Management at oem@mesquitefire.org. 

Registering yourself in STEAR does not guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services and resources will vary by community and by emergency event. 

Who Should Register?

Additional Information Requested

People who:
  • Have disabilities
  • Are medically fragile
  • Have access and/or functional needs such as:
    • Limited mobility
    • Communication barriers
    • Require medical assistance during an emergency event
    • Require transportation assistance
    • Require personal care assistance
Some additional information is asked to capture vital information for local emergency planners and responders:
  • Emergency contact information
  • Caregiver Information
  • Presence of pets
  • Required transportation assistance for home evacuations
  • Communication barriers
  • Disability, functional, or medical needs

How do I register for STEAR?

Go to https://stear.tdem.texas.gov

Dial 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay option of choice to contact 211.