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OFFICIAL BRAZORIA COUNTY

DISASTER &HURRICANE GUIDE

2019

Are you prepared?

Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Expo June 22nd , 2019 10 AM- 2 PM

Dear Citizens of Brazoria County,

This 2019 Disaster and Hurricane Guide provides information that could save your life or the lives of your loved ones. I encourage you to take the time to look over the information provided in this guide to help you be prepared and informed during this hurricane season and throughout the year. Know your vulnerabilities and what actions you should take to prepare for an emergency and most importantly stay informed on conditions in our area. Preparedness is the key to protecting your family and property.

Find information inside on our new “ReadyBrazoriaCounty” App. I encourage everyone to download it on your phone today. The App is free, and will provide you important updates and information right in the palm of your hand.

Be Prepared and Stay Safe!

L.M. “Matt” Sebesta

Brazoria County Judge

BRAZORIA COUNTY PREPARED

STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF BRAZORIA

BRAZORIA COUNTYOfficial Communication and Information

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Disaster & Hurricane Guide 2019 1

2019 DISASTER & HURRICANE GUIDE

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2 GETTING PREPARED2 PrepareYourHome

2 PrepareYourVehicle

3 FamilyDisasterCheckList

4 MarineandBusinessesPrep.

5 PrepareforaFlood

6 STEAR Registry (2-1-1)

7 EvacuationHUBSin BrazoriaCounty

8 EvacuationPlans

9 EvacuationZones

10 EvacuatingPets

10 EvacuatingLivestock

11 Emergency Shelters

12 AfteraFlood

13 SevereWeatherandSkywarn

14 HeatandGeneratorSafety

15 ShelterinPlace

16ReadyBrazoriaCountyApp

17VolunteerOpportunities

18 Returning Home

IF YOU NEED A RIDE OUT OF TOWN

IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION

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ALL HAZARD INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

18 RETURNING HOME

2 Disaster & Hurricane Guide 2019

GETTING PREPARED

Prepare Your Home

• Buy flood insurance.

• Thereisa30daywaitingperiodbeforenewlypurchasedfloodinsurancegoesintoeffect.

• Installcommercialshuttersorprepare5/8inchplywoodpanelsforyourwindows.

• Reinforcegaragedoorssothattheyareabletowithstandhighwinds.Garagedoorsarefrequently

thefirstfeatureinahometofail.

• Trimalldeadwood,weak,andoverhangingbranchesfromtreesastheycoulddamageyouror

your neighbor’s property.

Before you leave• Moveoutsideitemstosafety,suchaspatiofurniture,plants,andgrills.

• Putvaluabledocumentsinwaterproofcontainersandtakethemwithyouwhenyouevacuate.

• Turnoffelectricityatthemaincircuitbreakerorfuse box.

• Turnoffgasattheappliances.• Removeperishableitemsfromyourrefrigeratorandfreezer.

• Makeafinalwalk-throughinspectionbeforeclosingthedoor.

• Closeallinteriordoorsinyourhome.

Prepare Your Vehicle

• Fillupwithfuelbeforeyouleavetown.It’ssmarttokeepyourtankatleasthalffullduringtheentire

hurricaneseason.

• Checkyourvehicle’sfluidlevelsandensurethereisadequatecoolantintheradiator.

• Checkyourtirepressure.• Ensureyouhaveajack,alugwrench,andknowwheretheyareinthevehicle.

• Carryenoughwaterandnon-perishablefoodforyouandyourpassengersincaseyoubecome

stranded.

• Haveaworkingflashlightandextrabatteries.• Ifyouarestranded,staywithyourvehicleanduse emergencyflashers.Tieawhiteclothonthe

antennaordoorhandleandraisethehood.

If you’re traveling with children be sure to pack items to help keep them entertained

• Readingmaterials,puzzle,games,coloringbooks,

andelectronicswithextra

chargersandbatteries.

• FunroadgameslikeHighwayBINGOandISpy.GoOnline

tofindlistsandideas.

• Lowsugarsnacksandsugarfreedrinks.

• Achangeofclothes.

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EssentialsRR CellphoneandchargerRR ThisguideRR Battery-operatedradioRR FlashlightRR ExtraBatteriesRR CashRR Mapofthearea

Baby NeedsRR Formula,diapers,bottles,medicationandpowderedmilk.

Medical NeedsRR InsulinRR PrescriptiondrugsinoriginalcontainersRR HeartandhighbloodpressureneedsRR DentureneedsRR ExtraeyeglassesRR Contactlensesandsupplies

Doctor’sphonenumbers

Clothing & BeddingRR Plasticgarbagebags,tiesRR SunglassesRR RaingearRR SturdyshoesorworkbootsRR BlanketsorsleepingbagsRR Completechangeofclothingandfootwearperperson

Cooking PreparationRR Messkitsorpapercups,platesandplasticutensilsRR Non-electriccanopener,utilityknifeRR Barbecueforoutdooruseonlywithcharcoalandlighter,orsternostoveRR PotorpanRR ManualcanopenerRR Barbecueutensilsandcooking

utensils

EntertainmentRR Games&books

SafetyRR FirstAidKit(oneforyourhomeandoneforeachcar)RR Fire ExtinguisherRR WhistleRR Compass

FoodRR Minimum7-daysupplyofnonperishablefoodthatrequiresnorefrigerationorpreparation,andlittleornowaterRR DrycerealRR PeanutbutterRR CannedfruitsRR CannedvegetablesRR CannedjuiceRR Ready-to-eatcannedmeatsRR Ready-to-eatsoups(notconcentrated)RR QuickenergysnacksRR Grahamcrackers

Important documentsRR ImportanttelephonenumbersRR RecordofbankaccountnumbersRR Familyrecords(birth,marriage,deathcertificates)RR InventoryofhouseholdvaluableswithdigitalpicturesandvideoRR Copyofwill,insurancepoliciesRR RecordsofcreditcardaccountnumbersandcompaniesRR Copyofpassport,socialsecuritycards,andimmunizationrecordsRR CurrentUtilityBills

Pet NeedsRR Food,leash,collar/harness,carrier,non-tipfoodandwatercontainers

WaterRR 7gallonsperperson,minimum,inafood-grade,plasticcontainerRR Additionalwaterforsanitation

SanitationRR DisinfectantRR HouseholdchlorinebleachRR Soap,liquiddetergentRR Toiletpaper,towelettes,papertowelsRR PersonalhygieneitemsRR Clothtowels(atleast3)RR Feminine suppliesRR PlasticbucketwithtightlidRR Plasticgarbagebags,ties(forpersonalsanitationuse)RR HandSanitizer

SuppliesRR Insect RepellentRR SunscreenRR Aluminum FoilRR Paper,PencilRR PlasticsheetingandtarpRR MedicinedropperRR Needles,threadRR Matchesinawaterproofcontainer

PlasticstoragecontainersRR Ziplockbags

ToolsRR Assortednails,woodscrewsRR Pliers,screwdriver,hammerRR Paper,PencilRR HeavyropeRR Tape,ducttapeandplumber’stapeorstrapironRR Patchkitandcanofseal-in-air

for tiresRR Shutoffwrenchtoturnoffhouseholdgas&water

You may want to includeRR Familyphotos,jewelryandselectirreplaceablepersonalitems.RR AnexternalHardDrive

Family Disaster Checklist

GETTING PREPARED

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What to do if you live in a flood-prone area:

• Buy flood insurance. • Determineifyoulivebehindalevee,findoutwhoownstheleveenearyou,anddoyourpart topromoteleveesafety.

• Visualizetheimpactifyourleveeisover-toppedorbreachedandyourneighborhoodisflooded.

• Developanemergencyactionplantofollowincaseofflooding.

• Takeadvanceprecautionstoreducepotentialflooddamage.

• Supportfundinginitiativesforleveeimprovementprojects.

HURRICANE PROTECTION LEVEE

GETTING PREPARED

Protecting Your Boat – Marine Prep

• Checkyourmarinacontractforpoliciesandproceduresforhurricanes.

• Checkwiththemanufacturerforproperwaystosecureyourboatduringastorm.

• Considermovingarrangementswellinadvanceofanapproachingstorm.

• Trailerableboatsshouldberemovedfromthewaterandsecurelystoredatleast48-hoursbeforeahurricaneisexpectedtomakelandfall.

• Purchasenecessaryhurricanematerialssuchasadditionalmooringlines,crewanchors,fenders,fenderboards,chafinggear,andanchors.

• Safestormmooringsshouldconsistofgoodconditionropesofsufficientdiameterandlength,withatleastthreeorfoursubstantialanchorpoints.

• Donotmoorparalleltobank.Recedingtidesoftencapsizeboatsinthistypeofmooring.

Business & Employee Preparation

• Identifyandprotectvitalrecords.Backupandstorekeyfilesoffsite.

• Protectelectronicequipmentfrompossiblewaterdamage.

• Haveextracashandblankchecksincaseextramoneyisneededafterthestorm.

• Identifyasaferoomforemployeeswhomustremaininthebuilding.

• Developa24-houremergencycontactlistwithphonenumbersforemployeestocheckinandreceivecompanyinformation.

• Establishatemporarylocationforbusinessoperationsincaseyourfacilityisdamaged.

• Giveemployeesenoughtimetosecuretheirhomesandfamilies.

• Considerpayingemployeesbeforetheyleavetopreparetheirhomes.

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How to prepare for a floodBE INFORMED

• Knowifyouarelocatedinaflood-proneareaandyourfloodrisk.

• Stayinformedthroughlocalmedia,trustedsocialmediasites,theReadyBrazoriaCountyApp,city

and/orcountywebsites.

IF YOU HAVE PETS OR LIVESTOCK

• Considerprecautionaryevacuationofyouranimals.Waitinguntilthelastminutecouldbe

fatalforthemanddangerousforyou.

• Movelivestocktohigherground.• Don’tleavecompanionanimalsbehindifyouevacuateyourhome.Tyingupanimalscan

causetheanimaltosufferunnecessarilyandbe

vulnerabletotheelementsandpossibledrowning.

• Prepareananimalemergencykit.Thekitshouldincludefood,bowl,leash,crate,bed,toysandany

medicationyouranimalmayneed.

PROTECT YOUR HOME• Clearguttersanddrains.Keepgutteranddrainagesystemscleartocarrywaterawayfromyourhome.

• Catalogpossessions.Usingadigitalcamcorderorcamera,createahomeinventoryforinsurance.

StoredigitalfilesonaUSBdriveandtakeitwith

youduringanevacuationevent.

• Raisefurnitureandmoveexpensiveitemstoasafelocation.Takeirreplaceableitemssuchas

photographsandimportantdocumentswithyouif

askedtoevacuate.

• Anchoryourfueltanks.Unanchoredtankscanfloat,rupture,andreleasefuel.

• Turnoffyourelectricityatthebreakerboxandunplugsensitiveequipment,suchascomputers,

TV’s,etc.beforeevacuatingyourhome.

BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE• IfMandatoryEvacuationisissuedbyofficials,

leavetheareaforyoursafetyandthesafetyofyour

family.REMEMBER,takeyouranimalswithyou.

• Foryoursafety,youwillnotbeabletore-enteranevacuatedareauntilareaisdeemedsafetoreturn

bylocalofficials.

TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN• Donotdriveintoorgonearfloodedstreetsorareas.

• Donotgoaroundsafetybarriersorbarricades.

GETTING PREPARED


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Hurricane season starts June 1 and continues through November 30.

REGISTER NOW!This service is for people who cannot drive

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1 PEARLAND RecreationCenter 4141BaileyRoad Pearland,TX

2 ANGLETON Fairgrounds 901SDowningRd AngletonTX

Ifyouneedassistancegettingto

oneoftheseHUBS,contactyour

emergencycoordinator.

“SeePages19-21”

Bell County Annex Building55oEast2ndAvenueBelton,TX76513

Evacuation HUBS in Brazoria County

What should I bring with me?• Medicationsforatleast10days.• Driver’slicenseorstateissuedpictureID.• Sleepingpadsorairmattresses.• Blanketsorasleepingbagforeachperson.• Robe&showershoeswithtoiletries.• Books,cards,gamesandQUIETtoysforchildren.• Snacks• Fivedaysworthofclothing• Nomorethantwopiecesofluggageandonecarry-onbagperperson.

• NO Alcoholic beverages, weapons, or illegal drugs

are allowed in HUBs or on buses.

Will my pet ride with me?• HUBCoordinatorshavefinalsayoverallpettransports.

• Asageneralrule,petswillbetransportedwiththeowner.However,ifasituationdictates,theymay

betransportedinaseparatevehicle.

Public transportation and animal evacuations

• Onlynon-aggressivehouseholdpetswillbepermitted.Noreptilesorfarmanimals.

• Uptotwopetsperhouseholdwillbeallowedonthebus.IfyoufeelyouMUSTtakemorethantwo

pets,pleasecontactyourcity’slocalemergency

managerBEFOREanevacuationiscalled.

• AllanimalsMUSTbetransportedandhousedinasturdyplasticormetalcage/transportdevice.No

cardboardorpartlyencloseddeviceswillbeallowed.

• AnimalsmustremainsecuredinthetraveldeviceatALLTIMESwhileonthebusandattheHUB.

• Petsmusthavecurrentrabiesshotrecords.• Ownersareresponsibleforsupplyingfoodandwaterfortheiranimals.

• Wearenotliableforanylossesorinjuriestoyouranimalswhilebeingevacuated.


What is a HUB?A HUB is a meeting location for residents who need public transportation during an evacuation.

Residents will be checked in and bused to public shelters in Belton, Texas.

There are two HUB locations in Brazoria County.

EVACUATION DESTINATION


Evacuation Plans How do I know when to evacuate?Don’t wait! It is NOT safe to wait. Plan to leave early.

Mandatory evacuation orders will come from yourlocal officials. Evacuationswill be based on zip codes.Please be prepared to leave immediately. See pages19-21 for specific informationpertaining to your city’scommunicationofrecommendedevacuations.

Should I evacuate?Do not wait until a mandatory evacuation is issued.Monitor conditions and leave whenever you can.Hurricanesanddisasterscanbeextremelyunpredictableand can becomemuchmore dangerous in amatter ofhours.

Where should I go?You may evacuate to any city you choose. BrazoriaCountyresidentswhoneedsheltershouldgotoBelton,Texas.Ifyoudonothavehotelreservationsorfamilyyoucanstaywith,youmayevacuatetothepublicshelters.See map on page 6.

What route should I take?There are no mandatory routes you must take whenevacuating from your city. In fact, there are severaldifferent routes youmay take.Whenweather is good,takeyourfamilyonanoutingtocheckroutesandbecome

familiar with roadwaysandfuellocations.

The State has designatedevacuation routes: SH-36, SH-288, SH-6, I-45,SH-290, HWY-59. If youchoosetotakeanalternate

route,essentialservicessuchasfood,fuel,etc.arenotguaranteed. Depending on the strength of the storm,contra-flow lanesmightbeopenonSH-45, I-10, andSH-290 thirty-six (36) hours prior to the arrival ofgaleforcewinds.Planyourevacuationroutescarefully(havingmore than one route planned), realizing thatcontra-flowlaneshavepriorityoverallotherroutes.

When evacuating you should:• Coordinateyourdeparturewiththepeoplewhowillbetravelingwithyou.

• Notifyanout-of-areapersonofyourevacuationplans.• Makearrangementsforyourpets.• Packyourdisastersupplykitintoyourvehicle.• Secure your home.• Doublecheckyourevacuationrouteandleave.

Should I carry food and drinks in my car?Yes! Stopping for food or drinks during a large scaleevacuationmaysignificantlydelayyouingettingtoyourdestination.Somerestaurantsandstoresalonghurricaneroutesmaybeclosedandthosethatareopenare likelyto be very crowded. Additionally, once you leave theevacuation route to purchase food or drinks, itmay bedifficulttore-entertheflowoftraffic.

What can I do to help others?Checkonfriends,neighborsandassistthemifyoucantomakesuretheycanevacuate.Ifyoucannot,helpthemgetintouchwiththelocalemergencymanagementoffice.


Bell County Annex Building Belton, Texas. Map on page 6.

Should you choose to stay, please remember there are NO SHELTERS in Brazoria County.TherewillbeNO SERVICES available to you (sewer, water, electricity, etc). Hospitalswillclose,ambulanceswillnotrun,andpoliceandfirecannotresponduntilthestormpasses.

! I don’t want to evacuate!


Know Your Evacuation ZoneMandatory evacuations will be based on zip codes.

Be prepared to leave immediately after your zip code is called.

Fuel• Keepyourfueltankatleasthalffullduringhurricaneseason.

• Motoristsshouldfilltheirtanksbeforeevacuating.

• TxDOTworkswiththeprivatesectortoassurefuelavailabilityondesignatedevacuationroutesonly.

• TxDOTcourtesyvehicleswillbepatrollingdesignatedevacuationroutesforthosestranded.


Check STATE road conditions onlinedrivetexas.org

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Evacuating PetsAll food and medication must be provided by owner. If youhavequestions,pleasecontactyourlocalemergencymanager(pages19-21).

• Ifyouareevacuatingtoahotel,askaboutpetpoliciesthatmightexist.Notallfacilitiesacceptanimals.

• Theinlandshelterlocationwillbeequippedtosheltermostanimals.

• Asageneralrule,petswillbeshelteredseparatelywiththeexceptionofserviceanimalsthatmuststaywiththeirowners.

• Allanimalsmustbehousedinasturdyplasticormetalcage.

• Allfood/medicationmustbeprovidedbyowner.

Important pet supplies

RR MedicationsRR Food,WaterRR Non-tipfoodandwater

containersRR Leash/Collar,Harness,

andCarrierRR RecordsofVaccinationsRR HandSanitizerRR WastedisposalbagsRR TrainingpadsRR TowelorBlanket

Evacuating Livestock

Where to Go?If you have friends or familywho have a place to board yourlivestock,thatisyourbestoption.Public shelters are temporary,lasting maybe a few days. BellCounty Annex Building inBelton, Texas can accommodatecattle, horses, and sheep, swine and goats, highvalue livestock—horses, show animals, youth animalprojects,etc.TheBellCountyAnnexBuildingislocatedat550E2ndAve,Belton,Texas.

Whenevacuatingcontact theCountyagent (254)933-5305 before leaving home to let Bell County knowyou’recoming.Othersheltersforlivestockareavailable

throughoutthestate,butcontact information onthose sites isn’t releaseduntil shortly before an evacuation. As thisinformation is received,it will be posted on theBrazoria County websiteat brazoriacountytx.govand at the EmergencyManagement office at(979) 864-1064. Public shelters provide onlyshelter and water. Feed

andhayaretheowner’sresponsibility.Public shelters require all equine to have current vaccinations and Coggins test paperwork.

Brazoria County Livestock guide:

bit.ly/bclivestock


What to Expect in an Emergency Shelter

Whendisastersoccur,thecountyorstatemayprovide

a safe refuge in temporary emergency shelters. These

shelters can be located in schools, churches, office

buildingsorotherfacilities.Generalpopulationshelters

are stocked with basic need essentials, such as food,

water,andawarmplacetosleep.Keepinmind,ashelter

willnotbeabletoprovidethesamelevelofcomfortsof

homeorahotel.Shelterscanbenoisy,crowded,boring,

short-staffed,andprovideverylittleprivacy.Ifyouare

able,stayingwithfriendsorrelativesisabetterchoice.

ItemstoBringtoanEmergencyShelter:

• Bringidentification• Important/insurancepapers• Bringblankets/sleepingbags,pillows• Bringbabysupplies–food,diapers,formula,medication,etc.

• Bringcards/games/bookstopassthehours• Flashlightswithextrabatteries• Cellphoneandcharger• Importantphonenumbers,i.e.familymembers,doctor,etc.

• Prescriptionandemergencymedicationinoriginalcontainers

• Medicalequipment,i.e.oxygen/wheelchair• Extraclothing• Specialtysnacksandjuicesfordietaryneeds• Hygiene supplies

• ShowerShoes• Basicsnacks• Foldingchairs• Othercomfortitemsasneeded• PetsONLYincarriers• Petleashes,foodbowls• Pethealthrecords• Noweapons,alcohol,orillegaldrugsareallowed

in public shelters.


Don’t forget your animals supplies and necessities!

PhotoprovidedbyASPCA


WHAT TO DO AFTER A FLOOD

• Returnhomeonlywhenauthoritiessayitissafe.

• Beawareofareaswherefloodwatershaverecededandwatchoutfordebris,snakes,fireants,alligators,etc.Floodwatersofteneroderoadsandwalkways.

• Donotwadethroughfloodwaters.• Donotattempttodrivethroughareasthatarestillflooded.

• Avoidstandingwaterasitmaybeelectricallychargedfromundergroundordownedpowerlines.

• Photographdamagetoyourpropertyforinsurancepurposes.

www.ready.gov/floods





Severe Weather

Thunderstorms Athunderstormisastormcontaininglightningcausedbyunstableatmosphericconditions.Whencoldupperairsinksandwarm,moistairrises,stormclouds,or“thunderheads,”develop.Thunderstormsmayoccurbythemselves,inclusters,orinlines.So,itispossibleforseveralthunderstormstoaffectonelocationinthecourseofafewhours.Someofthemostsevereweatheroccurswhenasinglethunderstormaffectsonelocationforanextendedperiodoftime.

Severethunderstormscanbringheavyrains,strongwinds,hail,lightning,andtornadoes.Toprotectyourselfinaseverethunderstorm,getinsideasturdybuildingawayfromwindowsandstaytunedtoabattery-operatedradioforweatherinformation.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severethunderstormsarepossible.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severethunderstormsareimminentor

occurring.

NWS Skywarn

Storm Spotter ProgramTheNationalWeatherServiceissuesforecastsandwarningsfortheprotectionoflifeandproperty.Severeweatherreportsfromweatherspottersarecriticalfortheissuanceofaccurateandtimelywarningsandthuscontributetopublicsafety.EachyeartheNWSoffersnumerousweatherspottertrainingsessionstoincreasethenumberofspotterswhocanprovidethiscriticalinformation.Spottersaretrainedathowtoreporthazardssuchashail,damagingwinds,funnelclouds,tornadoesandfloodingandhowtoidentifycloudformationsthatindicateseverethunderstorms.Severeweathersafetyisalsocovered.Thetrainingisfree,runsabouttwohoursandisgreatforanyonewhoisinterestedinweatherandwantstoprovideinformationdirectlytotheNationalWeatherServicethatcontributetothesafetyoftheircommunities.

FormoreinformationontheSkywarnprogramandtoregisterforacourseinyourarearefertothefollowinglink:

https://www.weather.gov/SKYWARN

Tornado Warning

Hail Warning

Tornadoweatherisoccurring or possible.

Hailisoccurringorpossible.







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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

BRAZORIA COUNTY CITIZEN CORPSIn large emergencies, first responders in ourcommunity can be overwhelmed quickly. Citizens onscenemayneedtotakeactiontohelpsavelives.

CitizenCorpsprovides trainingthatwillallowyoutoprotectyourself,yourfamily,andyourneighbors.

TheBrazoriaCountyCitizenCorpshasseveralkeymissions:•InitialNeighborhoodResponse •StaffingtheEmergencyManagementCallCenter•StaffingEvacuationHubsforanevacuation •Assistingwithdistributionoffood,water,andice•PerformingPreliminaryDamageAssessments duringemergencies•Assistwithstaffingofsheltersduringdisasters

ALL TRAINING IS FREEPositionsforeveryone!Greatforgroupsand

organizations!Signuptoday!

HOW CAN I HELP?

Seeourcalendarat:www.homelandpreparedness.org

orcontact HomelandPreparednessProjectat: [email protected]

Orcall979-864-1646.


RETURNING HOME

? Returning Home• Findoutifitissafetoenteryourcommunityorneighborhood.Followtheadviceofyourlocalauthorities.

• Checkcityand/orcountywebsites• Reliablesocialmediasites.Ex.BrazoriaCountyFB and/orTwittertinyurl.com/BrazoriaCo

• Havecashwithyou.ATM’smaynotworkandstoresmaynotbeabletoacceptcreditordebitcards.

• Bringsuppliessuchasflashlights,batteries,bottledwaterandnonperishablefoodsincaseutilitiesareout.

• Createback-upcommunicationplanswithfamilyandfriendsincaseyouareunabletocallfromaffectedarea.

• Planfordelayswhentraveling.Bringextrafood,water,pillows,blanketsandotheritemsthatwill

makethetripmorecomfortable.Keepthefueltankofyourvehicleasfullaspossibleincasegasstationsarecrowded,outoffuelorclosed.

• Carryaroadmaptohelpyouroutearoundheavytrafficorimpassableroads.

• Understandthatrecoverytakestime.Focusonthepositiveandhavepatience.Otherswillhavesimilarfrustrations.

• Ifpossible,leavechildrenandpetswitharelativeorfriend.Ifnot,keepthemawayfromhazardsandfloodwater.

• Bewareofrodents,snakes,insectsandotheranimalsthatmaybeonyourpropertyorinyourhome.

RRGovernment-issuedphotoIDandproofofaddressRR ImportantphonenumbersRRBottledwaterandnon-perishablefoodsRRFirstaidkitsRRCleanser/handcleaninggelforpersonaluseRRHygieneproductsandtoiletpaper

RR InsectrepellentandsunscreenRRLongsleevedshirts,longpants,sturdywaterproofbootsandworksglovesRRFlashlight,portableradioandextrabatteriesRRCamerasforphotosofdamageforinsuranceclaimsRRTarp(s)tocoverroofdamageandcontrolleaks

Items to Bring When Returning Home

Water wells that received flood water may becontaminatedwithbacteria,whichcanmakeyousick. Sources of bacteria may include a septicsystemandfecalmatterfromwildlifeanddomesticanimals.Additionally,chemicalcontaminantscanenterawellmakingthewaterunsafetodrink.

Wellwater can be tested at the Brazoria CountyWaterLablocatedat409EastOrange,Angleton,Texas77515.Watersamplemustbecollectedinacontainerfromthelab.

WELL WATER TESTING AFTER

A FLOOD

Generator SafetyWhen the power goes out many people will turn to generators for temporary power. Before using a portable generator know the risks to insure safe and proper use.

• Neverattachageneratordirectlytotheelectricalsystemofastructure(home,RVtrailer,etc.)unlessaqualifiedelectricianhasproperlyinstalledthegeneratorwithatransferswitch.

• Alwaysplugelectricalappliancesdirectlyintothegeneratorusingthemanufacturer’ssuppliedcordsorextensioncordsthataregrounded(3-pronged).

• Inspectthecordstomakesuretheyarefullyintactandnotdamaged.

• Donotoverloadagenerator.• Makesureageneratorisproperlygrounded.• Keepageneratordry.


Communication InformationIf you city is not listed, use the County numbers.

Brazoria CountyEmergencyManagementpio@brazoria-county.comwww.brazoriacountytx.gov SteveRosa,EmergencyManager24 Hour Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-864-1064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-388-1064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-1064

Bell CountyEmergencyManagement254.933.5587

United Way of Brazoria County

979-849-9402www.uwbc.org

Salvation Army1-979-233-5420

AlvinEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-388-4364CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-388-4200PublicWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-388-4325CityManager’sOffice . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-388-4230Mayor’sOffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-388-4275CableAccessChannel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel16KACCRADIO89.7FM

www.alvin-tx.gov

AngletonEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-849-2383CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-4364CityManager’sOffice . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-4364Mayor’sOffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-4364Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-1265

www.angleton.tx.uswww.angletonpd.net

Bailey’s PrairieEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-0134Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-0134VillageHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-0134

www.baileysprairie.org

BonneyEmergencyManager/Mayor . . . . . . . . 281-595-2269CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-595-2269

www.bonneytexas.gov


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BrazoriaEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-798-2489CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-798-2489CityManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-798-248924hr.EmergencyInfo.Line . . . . . . . . 979-798-9131

www.cityofbrazoria.org

Brookside VillageEmergencyManagement . . . . . . . . . . 281-485-3048PoliceChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-485-4844Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-485-3048CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-485-3048

www.brooksidevillage-tx.org


CluteEmergencyManagement . . . . . . . . . .979-265-9653PoliceDepartment24HrInfo . . . . . . .979-265-6194CluteCityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-265-2541CityManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-265-2541

www.ci.clute.tx.us

DanburyEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-264-9482Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-264-9482CitySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-922-1551 x5CityHall/PoliceDept . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-922-1551UtilityDept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-549-3129FireDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-922-1176PoliceDispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-964-2392

HillcrestEmergencyManagement . . . . . . . . . .832-602-9958Monday-Friday8AM-5PM . . . . . . . 281-756-0577CityOfficeNotOpenFollowingAnEmergencyMayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-748-7149CityMarshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-221-5961

Holiday LakesMonWedThurs&Fri1-5PM,Tues1-7PMMayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979.849.1136PoliceChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-3163CitySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-849-1136

www.holidaylakestexas.com

Iowa ColonyEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-369-3444CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-369-2471Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-369-2471CitySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-369-2471PoliceChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-369-3444

www.cityofiowacolony.com

Jones CreekMarshal/EmergencyMgr. . . . . . . . . .979-292-6393Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-2700FireChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-201-3594CityAdmin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-2700Marshal’sDept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-3091CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-1826

www.villageofjonescreektexas.com

FreeportEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-2111InformationMessage . . . . . . . . . . .979-233-KNOWCityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-3526Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-239-1211

www.freeport.tx.us

Lake JacksonEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-415-2500CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-415-2400PoliceDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-415-2700CableAccessChannel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel16

www.lakejackson-tx.gov

LiverpoolEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-581-2342Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-581-2342CitySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-581-2342PoliceChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-581-2233

www.cityofliverpooltexas.com

ManvelMayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-489-0630CityManager/EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-489-0630PoliceChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-489-1212FireMarshal/DeputyEMC . . . . . . . . . 281-489-0630FireChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-692-0279EMSDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-489-6144

www.cityofmanvel.com

Oyster CreekEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-8481PoliceDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-8481CityAdministrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-0243Mayor/CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-0243FireDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-8481

www.cityofoystercreek.org

PearlandEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-997-4648CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-652-1600Mayor’sOffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-652-1654CityManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-652-1663PoliceDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-997-4100CableAccessChannel . . . . . . . Channel16/99UVerse

www.pearlandtx.gov


QuintanaMon. - Fri. 8 AM- 4:30 PM . . . . . . . . .979-233-0848Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-233-4609EmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-373-7255WaterEmergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-4281

www.quintanatx.org

RichwoodMayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-265-2082CityManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-265-2082EmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-265-8157CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-265-2082

www.richwoodtx.gov

SurfsidePoliceChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-1531 ext 109EmergencyCoordinator . . . . . . . . . . . 979-239-1151CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-1531FireDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-233-5926

www.surfsidetx.org

School Districts and CollegesAlvinISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-331-2320

www.alvinisd.netAngletonISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-864-8000

www.angletonisd.netBrazosportISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-730-7000

www.brazosportisd.netColumbia-BrazoriaISD . . . . . . . . . . 979- 799-1700

www.cbisd.comDamonISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-742-3457

www.damonisd.netDanburyISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-922-1218

www.danburyisd.orgPearlandISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-485-3203

www.pearlandisd.orgSweenyISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-491-8000

www.sweenyisd.orgAlvinCommunityCollege . . . . . . . . . . 281-756-3500

www.alvincollege.eduBrazosportCollege . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-230-3000

www.brazosport.eduUofH-PearlandCampus . . . . . . . . . 281-212-1700

www.uhcl.edu/pearland

West ColumbiaEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-345-5121CityMgr./EmergencyMgr. . . . . . . . . . 979-345-3123CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-345-3123EOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-345-1900PoliceDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-345-5121CEMSDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .979-345-2390FireChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-345-3416

www.westcolumbiatx.org

SweenyEmergencyManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-482-4617CityManager/Asst.EMC . . . . . . . . . . 979-548-3321EOC(OnlyopenduringEmergencySituations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-548-4541InformationLine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-548-3330After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-548-3111

www.sweenytx.gov

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HospitalsUTMBHealthAngletonCampus......979-849-7721

132E.HospitalDriveAngleton,TX77515

CHISt.Luke’sBrazosportMedicalCtr..979-297-4411

100MedicalDriveLakeJackson,TX77566

SweenyCommunityHospital........979-548-1500

305McKinneyStSweeny,TX77480

MemorialHermannPearland........713-413-5000

16100SouthFreewayPearland,TX77584

PearlandMedicalCenter..........713-770-7000

11100ShadowCreekParkwayPearland,TX77584

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A AA COUNTY DISASTER · 2019. 10. 4. · Disaster & Hurricane Guide 2019 1 2019 DISASTER & HURRICANE GUIDE 8 6 2 GETTING PREPARED 2 Prepare Your Home 2 Prepare Your Vehicle 3 Family