Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn reminds the public that hurricane season is just around the corner, and while Fayette County generally isn’t in the bullseye, it’s always good to have a plan in place for disasters.
The most common disaster in Texas is flooding. All areas of the state are at risk. Flash flooding is common, occurs quickly, and is very dangerous.
Even in flat areas, flash flood ing can occur during a heavy downpour.
Sit down with your whole family and think through different emergency or disaster situations:
• What would we do in case of a fire, a hurricane, a flood, or a tornado?
• Where would we meet if we got separated?
• How will we communicate if phones are not working?
• Who should be our family's emergency contacts?
• Where should we go if we have to evacuate?
• What if we have no home to return to?
• If you have children, think about their level of understanding, as well.
• If you have pets, make sure their safety is part of your planning.
• What medicines are needed?
• What important documents need to be secured and where will they be?
Check out texasready.gov for more information and resources or contact Angela Hahn, Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator at (979) 968-1842.
