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Hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November 30.

If you require help to evacuate due to functional or accessibility needs, please dial 211 or visit www.texasstear.org website.

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Make a Plan

• Know if you need to evacuate. Do you live in a storm surge area? If so, you will evacuate based on your zip code and the storm’s impact. Please adhere to the evacuation zones and evacuate when told to do so. The zones are listed in sequential order, so that citizens nearest the coast can evacuate first, and we can all avoid a gridlock.
• Know in advance where you will go. Where will you stay, and how will you get there? The time to prepare is now, not when you are evacuating. Make sure your destination has the appropriate accommodations if you have specialized needs.

Stay Informed

• When an emergency is imminent, stay tuned to local news/weather stations for the latest information.
• Most government agencies and Offices of Emergency Management offer emails and text alerts to citizens.

For more information on preparing for emergencies, please visit www.ready.gov or www.readyhoustontx.gov

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx

 

Helpful Links

City of Houston
www.houstonoem.org
www.readyhoustontx.gov

National Hurricane Center

TranStar

Houston 3-1-1

Pets America

American Red Cross

FEMA
www.ready.gov
www.fema.gov

Homeland Security

County Offices of Emergency Management
Harris
Fort Bend
Galveston
Chambers
Brazoria

Texas Online