Office of Emergency Management
Galveston County
: Just having enough supplies to make it through a hurricane isn’t enough. You need plenty to make it through what could be a LONG recovery period too. Water and electricity could be out for a week or more. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family for a MINIMUM of three days. Also make sure you have extra cash, a battery-powered radio, flashlights, and a portable crank or solar powered USB charger to charge your cell phone.
Making a plan specifically designed for your family’s needs is one of the first steps in preparing for hurricane season.
Take some time this week – Hurricane Preparedness Week – to make sure you have a hurricane evacuation plan. The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone or if you’re in a home that would be unsafe during a hurricane. If you are, figure out where you’d go and how you’d get there if told to evacuate. You do not need to travel hundreds of miles. Identify someone, perhaps a friend or relative who doesn’t live in an evacuation zone or unsafe home, and coordinate with them to use their home as your evacuation destination. Be sure to account for your pets, as most local shelters do not permit them. Put the plan in writing for you and those you care about. Click for tools to help develop your plan: www.GCOEM.org
The threats from hurricanes to you and your family can vary widely depending on where you live. It’s not just those along the coast that can experience significant, life-threatening impacts. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before the first storm of the season even forms. For the county flood zone map click: www.GCOEM.org
-Storm Surge
-Strong winds
-Tornados
-Flooding and rainfall
-Rip Currents
Do you know the risks hurricanes pose to Galveston County? Watch the video below to find out.
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2022)
-Determine your risk
-Develop an evacuation plan
-Assemble disaster supplies
-Get an insurance checkup
-Strengthen your home
-Help your neighbor
-Complete a written plan
Keep an eye out for some much needed rain this afternoon as spring storms are expected to push through this afternoon.
TO REPORT AFTER-HOURS INCIDENTS:
888-384-2000
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
911
