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 Preparing for hurricane Season: June 1 – November 30

 Residents of Texas Gulf Coast EVACUATION ZONES should BEGIN NOW by making an evacuation plan, preparing an emergency kit and learning evacuation routes well in advance.

 If you have special health care needs, register by dialing 2-1-1: Gulf coast residents with special health care needs (including those who are disabled or medically fragile) who live in evacuation zones and do not have friends or family to help in an evacuation should register for assisted transportation in advance by dialing 2-1-1. The 2-1-1 transportation assistance registry must be dialed IN ADVANCE. It is confidential. Do not wait until a storm is in the Gulf to register for assistance.

 If you need transportation, register with 2-1-1: If you do not have a car or other vehicle, and you cannot get a ride with friends, neighbors or family, register IN ADVANCE for assisted transportation by dialing 2-1-1.

 Evacuation zone information: If you are interested in registering and you want to find out whether you are living in an evacuation zone, dial 2-1-1 for information.

 Hurricane preparedness tips online:

Texas Division of Emergency Management Web site: www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem

FEMA Web site: www.Ready.gov

Red Cross Web site: www.redcross.org

 Information provided by the Texas Division of Emergency Management

Don’t let your guard down. So far this hurricane season Houston and the surrounding communities have done well, but be prepared. Hurricanes develope so quickly and we always have to stay prepared with a full gas tank and groceries in the pantry.
Hurricanes generate a series of threats to lives and property. The most obvious is the threat posed to buildings, equipment, and people by the high winds which characterize such storms.
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management has created an eight page Disaster Preparedness Guide, which provides valuable information, a Distaster Supply Check List, steps for sheltering in place, steps for evacuation, and much, much more. Please access the following URL and download a copy of the Disaster Preparedness Guide.
http://www.hcoem.org/documents/DisasterPreparednessGuide.pdfHurricane Preparation
When a Hurricane watch is announced for Your Area, you should prepare for the impending storm. A Hurricane Watch for the area is usually issued when a Condition 3 has developed. A Condition 3 means a situation is developing that could be a threat to Harris County in approximately 32-48 hours.
Consideration should be given to:
• Check TV or radio often for official bulletins and times for evacuations.
• Fill your vehicles with fuel.
• Stock up on none perishable food.
• Check medical supplies, also special medicines and drugs.
• Check radio and flashlight batteries.
• Secure lawn furniture and other loose material outdoors.
• Tape, boar, or shutter windows to prevent shattering.
• Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent lifting from their tracks.
• Board up garage and porch doors.
• Bring in pets.
• Fill containers (bathtub) with several days supply of drinking water.
• Charge cell phones.
• If leaving the home, turn off water, electricity and gas.
• Drive carefully and travel during the day if possible.
• Travel light, taking small valuables and papers.
• Remove enough cash for several days in case power is out for a period of time.
For more information, go to www.hcoem.org
Prepared by Harris County Human Resources & Risk Management

The Texas Homeowners Policy affords no protection from flooding.  Only homeowners who have National Flood Insurance may recover from damages caused by rising waters.  This Federally subsidized insurance is available under specific conditions in qulaifying communities.  This is quoted from Judon Fambrough’s article published in The Real Estate Center Journal October 2002.  He is an attorney, a member of the State Bar of Texas, and Senior Lecturer with The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.  To read the entire article as a pdf document please follow the link below.  It’s a great article about Flood Insurance for Homeowners.    

http://recenter.tamu.edu/pdf/949.pdf