Do not feel that you will be left on your own when the Fire Department leaves.  Assistance is available from a number of agencies. The table below lists telephone numbers for some of these organizations.

For Assistance Call

• The American Red Cross
  (214) 678-4800
• Salvation Army
  (972) 579-1966
• Crisis Counseling
  (972) 233-2233

City of Irving Offices

• Fire Marshal's Office
  (972) 721-2651
• Police (Non-Emergency Number)
  (972) 273-1010 - Dispatch
  (972) 721-2661 - Front Desk
• Fire (Non-Emergency Number)
  (972) 721-2308

Utilities

• TXU
  (972) 791-2888
• Atmos Energy
  (888) 286-6700

Miscellaneous

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  (800) 829-1040
• Texas Department of Insurance   
  (800) 252-3439
• Better Business Bureau
  (214) 220-2000

In some cases, the portion of your fire loss not covered by insurance may be tax deductible from your federal income tax. For information call the IRS or your tax preparer.