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Summertime in Texas means hot weather, sometimes even extreme hot weather. It’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay safe during these times of extreme heat.

Here are a couple of tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and cool during this summer’s hot weather:

• Find Air Conditioning, if possible
• Avoid unnecessary strenuous activities
• Beware of the symptoms of heat illness
• Wear lighter clothing
• Drink plenty of fluids, mainly water
• Check on family members and neighbors
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car

You can find additional information and tips about preparing for extreme heat at www.ready.gov/heat. Follow the official Galveston County Facebook page @GalvestonCounty  as well as other reputable local news sources to stay up to date on weather related issues and warnings this summer.

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Hurricane season has started and now is the time to prepare you and your household for any possible storms. One way you can do this is by creating a disaster supply kit that includes:

• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Water for at Least 72 Hours
• Non-Perishable Food for at Least 72 Hours
• Cash
• Prescriptions Medications
• Critical/Important Documents
• First Aid Supplies
• Pet Food (if you have animals)

More information about building an emergency supply kit can be found by visiting www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Make a plan, build a kit and stay informed this hurricane season. For the most current and up to date information, follow the official Galveston County social media accounts, @GalvestonCountyTx.

Making an emergency plan for you and your family is essential to preparing for the Hurricane Season. An effective plan answers the following questions:

1. How will I receive emergency alerts?
2. What is my plan for sheltering?
3. What will I do in the case of an evacuation?
4. What is my family’s communication plan?

More information about creating an hurricane preparedness plan can be found by visiting www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Make a plan, build a kit and stay informed this hurricane season. For the most current and up to date information, follow the official Galveston County social media accounts, @GalvestonCountyTx.

The Bayport Channel Collision Unified Command has setup a number of resources for the public to contact for questions regarding air monitoring, health safety, and other information involving the Bayport Channel Collision that occurred yesterday in Galveston Bay:
Informational website at https://bayport-response.com/
24-Hour hotline: 281-757-3017
24-Hour claims hotline: 1-800-241-9010                                                                                                        The Galveston County Health District has also setup a call center for health related questions and information. This number is 409-938-7221.