Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane season is from June through November. August and September are the busiest months for hurricane activity in Texas.
Annual Preparations
Make a checklist of things to be done to secure your home and property if evacuation is necessary.
Know where you are going and the route to take if evacuation is necessary.
Have on hand the materials to secure your home if you do not have storm blinds.
Keep automobiles filled with gas during the storm season.
Check your insurance policies. Update if necessary.
When Storm Is In Gulf
Store supplies of drinking water and foods that do not need to be cooked.
Organize important papers and items of value you want to take with you when evacuating.
Secure trailers/boats. Move outdoor furniture and equipment inside.
Obtain plastic to cover furniture indoors.
Take supply of needed medications with you when evacuating.
Get a fresh supply of batteries for radios and flashlights.
Make plans or arrangements for your pets. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS ALONE AND UNCARED FOR IN YOUR HOUSE.
Do not wait until evactuation is necessary to board up and secure your home.
Monitor radio (KLVI 560AM), weather stations (The Weather Channel) and TV reports.
Residents who plan to trailer boats out SHOULD DO SO EARLY. This will help alleviate traffic jams during evacuation.
When Evacuation Is Necessary
The Mayor will declare a State of Emergency.
Continue to monitor radio, weather station, and TV reports.
Before leaving your house:
- Clean out refrigerators and freezers. Spoiled food odors can ruin those appliances.
- Fill your bathtub or other containers with an emergency supply of water.
- Turn off heaters and unplug all appliances.
- Use your cut-off valve to turn off the water to your house.
- Turn off your electricity at the breaker box and main disconnect, if you have one.
- DO NOT shut off the gas to your house.
When You Return
Monitor radio, weather station and TV reports to know when it is clear to return.
For the protection of your property, security will be tight. Proof of residency or property ownership will be required for re-entry. The sheriff's department, and city officials and staff, will return to the city as soon as possible.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER UNTIL YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT IT IS SAFE.
Exercise extreme caution to prevent fires. Be alert for danger from snakes, rats, broken glass, nails, etc.
For security reasons, a curfew will be in effect at night and will be enforced.
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Annual Preparations
Make a checklist of things to be done to secure your home and property if evacuation is necessary.
Know where you are going and the route to take if evacuation is necessary.
Have on hand the materials to secure your home if you do not have storm blinds.
Keep automobiles filled with gas during the storm season.
Check your insurance policies. Update if necessary.
When Storm Is In Gulf
Store supplies of drinking water and foods that do not need to be cooked.
Organize important papers and items of value you want to take with you when evacuating.
Secure trailers/boats. Move outdoor furniture and equipment inside.
Obtain plastic to cover furniture indoors.
Take supply of needed medications with you when evacuating.
Get a fresh supply of batteries for radios and flashlights.
Make plans or arrangements for your pets. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS ALONE AND UNCARED FOR IN YOUR HOUSE.
Do not wait until evactuation is necessary to board up and secure your home.
Monitor radio (KLVI 560AM), weather stations (The Weather Channel) and TV reports.
Residents who plan to trailer boats out SHOULD DO SO EARLY. This will help alleviate traffic jams during evacuation.
When Evacuation Is Necessary
The Mayor will declare a State of Emergency.
Continue to monitor radio, weather station, and TV reports.
Before leaving your house:
- Clean out refrigerators and freezers. Spoiled food odors can ruin those appliances.
- Fill your bathtub or other containers with an emergency supply of water.
- Turn off heaters and unplug all appliances.
- Use your cut-off valve to turn off the water to your house.
- Turn off your electricity at the breaker box and main disconnect, if you have one.
- DO NOT shut off the gas to your house.
When You Return
Monitor radio, weather station and TV reports to know when it is clear to return.
For the protection of your property, security will be tight. Proof of residency or property ownership will be required for re-entry. The sheriff's department, and city officials and staff, will return to the city as soon as possible.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER UNTIL YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT IT IS SAFE.
Exercise extreme caution to prevent fires. Be alert for danger from snakes, rats, broken glass, nails, etc.
For security reasons, a curfew will be in effect at night and will be enforced.
Helpful Links Coming Soon!!
