Emergency Management

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Do you know someone who may need transportation assistance during a hurricane evacuation? Dial 2-1-1 now to register for a ride with the State of Texas Special Needs Registry.

Assistance is available through 2-1-1 for those who:

  • Have a disability or special health care need and require assistance to evacuate
  • Cannot drive and cannot arrange for transportation
  • Do not drive a vehicle and have no one else to ask for assistance
  • Want to register but are unsure if they live in an evacuation zone

Dial 211
Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish
Press 4 to connect with a Special Needs Representative who will enroll you in the State's Special Needs Registry

Learn more about preparing for a hurricane at TexasPrepares.org

Additional Hurricane Evacuation Links.........

National Weather Service www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml    www.nhc.noaa.bov/HAW2/espanol/intro_espanol.shtml

 setinfo.org - Southeast Texas Hurricane Preparedness Info

Hurricane Preparation Includes Insurance Protection

American Red Cross
www.redcross.org

Department of State Health Services - Texas Prepares
www.texasprepares.org/ReadyOrNot/Client/Home.aspx

National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov

NOAA Storm Prediction Center
www.spc.noaa.gov

Texas Department of Transportation (road conditions)
www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/hurricane.htm

U. S. Coast Guard Storm Center
www.uscg.mil/news/stormcenter

U. S. Department of Homeland Security
www.ready.gov

FEMA Region 6 Urges You To Resolve To Be Ready During Hurricane Season