Please follow all local emergency orders.
Stay Safe
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Evacuate immediately if instructed
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Take your emergency kit
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Notify family of your evacuation plans
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Bring pets with you
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Shelter in an interior room during high winds
Flood Safety
Never walk or drive through floodwaters.
Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
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Just 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down
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2 feet of water can sweep away a vehicle
If floodwaters rise around your vehicle:
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Abandon the vehicle immediately
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Move to higher ground
Never drive around barricades
After the Storm
Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
Be cautious of:
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Debris
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Washed-out roads
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Downed power lines
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Standing water
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Snakes, fire ants, and alligators
Additional steps:
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Avoid standing water (may be electrically charged)
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Photograph all damage for insurance
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Contact your insurance provider promptly
Protect Your Pets
Please include pets in your emergency planning:
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Food and water
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Medications
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Leashes/crates
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Vaccination records
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Comfort items
Important Assistance Numbers
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2-1-1 — Shelter, food, disaster services
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7-1-1 — Relay Texas
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1-800-452-9292 — TxDOT road closures
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1-800-525-5555 — Roadside assistance
Residents needing additional assistance during emergencies may register with STEAR (State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry).
Stay Informed
Please continue monitoring trusted weather sources and emergency alerts:
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Local emergency notifications
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Brazoria County alerts
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National Weather Service
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ABC13 Weather
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KHOU Weather
CenterPoint Power Outages
Residents can report outages and monitor restoration updates through the CenterPoint Energy Action Center.
