Office of Emergency Management
The Galveston County Commissioners Court issued a burn ban for the unincorporated parts of Galveston County at a special meeting this morning 8/16/2019. Despite the recent rain parts of the county have experienced, conditions remain extremely dry.
Burn bans restrict the following:
Galveston County continues to monitor the potential tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. The track of this potential storm is still unknown but now is the time to start preparing you and your family should the storm impact Galveston County.
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.
Thursday May 9th – Strengthen Your Home
Can your home withstand a hurricane? Make sure it is up to local hurricane building code specifications. For more information, visit www.gcoem.org or www.ready.gov.
Wednesday, May 8th – Flood Insurance
Are you insured for a hurricane? Keep in mind that standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding, and flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period! Find coverage at www.floodsmart.gov.
