Texas Survey July 2025 - Flipbook - Page 28
SAFETY
Know your Evacuation Zone. You may have to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane if you live in an evacuation zone. Learn your evacuation routes,
practice with your household members and pets, and identify where you will stay. Follow the instructions of local emergency managers who work
closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies and partners.
Recognize Warnings and Alerts. Download the FEMA app. Receive real time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to 5 locations nationwide.
Sign up for community alerts and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), which do not require signup.
Those with Disabilities. Identify if you may need additional help during an emergency if you or anyone else in your household is an individual with a
disability.
Review Important Documents. Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents such as ID are up to date. Make copies and keep in a
secure password protected digital space.
Strengthen Your Home. De-clutter drains and gutters, bring in outside furniture. Consider hurricane shutters.
Get Tech Ready. Keep your cell phone charged when a hurricane is in the forecast. Purchase backup charging devices to power electronics.
Help Your Neighborhood. Check with neighbors, senior adults or those who may need help securing hurricane plans.
Gather Supplies. Have enough supplies for your household, including medication, disinfectant supplies and pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk.
You may not have access to these supplies for days or weeks after a hurricane.
Returning Home After a Hurricane. Pay attention to local officials for information and special instructions.
Be careful during cleanup. Wear protective clothing, and use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris. People with asthma
and other lung conditions or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled, even if
these individuals are not allergic to mold. Children should not help with disaster cleanup.
Wear protective clothing and work with someone, for safety.
Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. If it is safe to do so, turn off electricity at the main breaker or fuse box to
prevent electric shock.
Do not take in flood water, which can contain pathogens that cause illnesses. This water also contains debris, chemicals, waste and wildlife.
Underground or downed power lines also can electrically charge the water.
Save phone calls for emergencies. Phone systems often are down or busy after a disaster. Use text messages or social media to communicate with
family and friends.
Document any property damage with photographs. Contact your insurance company for assistance.
Hurricanes are not only a coastal problem, they can be a rain, wind, water problem where ever you live, even 60 or more miles from the coast of Texas.
You should discuss your hurricane emergency plan with your household. You should have enough supplies for your household. These should include
medication, disinfectant supplies, face covering, pet supplies and more in your car trunk or in your go bag. If you or anyone in your household is an
individual with a disability identify if you need additional help. You may need to evacuate quickly so know your local evacuation zone. Review your
insurance policies and make sure your ID, insurance and personal documents are up to date. Prepare your business with a continuity plan when disaster
strikes. Be prepared.
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