Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany any type of disaster.
National Hurricane Preparedness
Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of items to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinking about how you will prepare your home for the coming hurricane season. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you are encouraged to complete these simple preparations before hurricane season begins on June 1.
FEMA Floodsmart
FEMA flood zones and maps, flood insurance information, helpful resources
Wildfires
Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildfire and natural areas, but also communities.
Disasters and
Emergencies
Guidance for preparedness for all hazards
General
Evacuation Tips
Evacuation tips & routes, helpful websites, and phone numbers.
Harris County Flood Information Sheet
Harris County flood information, links to sign up for real-time rainfall amounts, and alerts for your area
Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. In fact, extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.
Hurricane Safety
Learn how to keep your home and family safe during a hurricane or typhoon.
General
Emergency Essentials Checklist
Checklist of essentials for hurricane season
