Frio County Texas                                   

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  Prepare for Hurricanes

   

  Know Your Hurricane Risk

  Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Find out how rain, wind, water and even tornadoes could happen far inland from where a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall. Start preparing now.

  Make an Emergency Plan

  Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands your hurricane plans. Include the office, kids’ day care, and anywhere else you frequent in your hurricane plans. Ensure your business has a continuity plan to continue operating when disaster strikes.

  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 and pets, and identify where you will stay. 

  • Follow the instructions from local emergency managers, who work closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies and partners. They will provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to your community and appropriate safety measures.

  Recognize Warnings and Alerts

  Have several ways to receive alerts. Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Sign up for community alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), which require no sign up.

  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 them in a secure password-protected digital space.

  Strengthen your Home

  De-clutter drains and gutters, bring in outside furniture, and consider hurricane shutters.

  Get Tech Ready

  Keep your cell phone charged when you know a hurricane is in the forecast and purchase backup charging devices to power electronics.

  Help your Neighborhood

  Check with neighbors, senior adults, or those who may need additional help securing hurricane plans to see how you can be of assistance to others

  Gather Supplies

  Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies and pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk. You may not have access to these supplies for days or even weeks after a hurricane.

  Stay Safe During a Hurricane

  

  Stay Informed

   

  Pay attention to emergency information and alerts.

   

  If you live in a mandatory evacuation zone and local officials tell you to evacuate, do so immediately.

  

  Dealing with the Weather

   

  Determine how best to protect yourself from high winds and flooding.

   

  Take refuge in a designated storm shelter or an interior room for high winds.

   

  Go to the highest level of the building if you are trapped by flooding. Do not climb into a closed attic. You may become trapped by rising flood water.

  Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

  

  

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• Drought Information ▲

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• Weather Related Items ▲

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• Preparing for Emergencies ▲

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• Frio County Maps ▲

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• Floodplain Documents ▲
  • Floodplain Permit Application ▲

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• Frio County EM plans ▲

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