Readiness and Safety Information
Hurricane Preparedness and Response
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• Governor's Division of Emergency Management
Comprehensive all-hazard emergency information site for the State of Texas.
• TexasOnline
Texas Emergency Portal. Includes information on: the hurricane season, preparing for a storm, getting assistance for special needs, evacuating to safety, and accessing government resources.
• Texas Hurricane Evacuation & Sheltering Plan Materials
From the Governor's Division of Emergency Management
• Hurricane Health and Safety
From the CDC.
• Hear The Latest Watches And Warnings With A NOAA Weather Radio
This is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, directly from the nearest National Weather Service office.
• Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Chart PDF 86 kb
From NOAA.
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