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How to apply for Zapata County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Zapata County Commissioners Court — coordinates emergency aid through the regional CEAP subrecipient, STDC AAA, county health/social services, and faith-based partners

Who it's for

Zapata County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) 361-664-0145 (CACOST) for CEAP utility; (2) STDC AAA for senior services (800-292-5426); (3) Zapata County CIHCP for healthcare (956-765-9920); (4) regional transit operator; (5) Catholic Charities of Laredo; (6) Salvation Army Laredo. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Zapata referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Zapata County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

appropriations-limited

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