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Texas: Storm Preparedness Plan

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The Texas Governor's Office of Homeland Security has developed a plan for Emergency Preparedness. In the case of an area-wide emergency, important contact information is available for quick reference.

Local Emergency Management Program Guide (State of Texas Emergency Management)

NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheet (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Texas Emergency Contacts (www.texasonline.com)

Texas DOT Pocket Facts (Texas Department of Transportation)

Texas: Evacuation Plans

If the Emergency Response Team in your area calls for a mandatory evacuation, please heed their warnings. This type of warning is ordered because life-threatening conditions exist in your area. Emergency personnel will not be able to get to you during the disaster. Your safety is their main concern. Please evacuate.

I need maps to show evacuation routes from my city.

If you are unable to drive and have nobody to help you evacuate during an emergency, there is transportation assistance in Texas. The following information will guide you on how to register for transportation assistance.

Planning for Emergencies for Texans with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs (State of Texas Emergency Management)

Emergency Preparedness Kit for Texans with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs (State of Texas Emergency Management)

Transportation Assistance Registry (www.texasonline.com)

Transportation Assistance Registry Information (State of Texas Emergency Management)

I am evacuating and need a place to stay. What are my options?

Have an evacuation plan before you leave. If you plan to stay with friends or relatives, let them know you are coming and stay in contact with them during your evacuation. Traffic will most likely be heavy and it will take much longer to get to your destination than it normally does.

If you do not have anyone to stay with, hotels and campgrounds are a good option. Remember to make reservations early. Accommodations around the outskirts of evacuation areas fill up quickly as well as in nearby major cities.

If you have nowhere to go, the American Red Cross will set up emergency evacuation shelters for people as a last resort. Read in the "Emergency Basics" what you will need to bring when evacuating to an emergency shelter.

Texas Accommodations Guide (Texas Department of Transportation)

Texas Public Campgrounds (Texas Department of Transportation)

Texas State Parks (Texas Parks and Wildlife)

Texas American Red Cross Chapter Contacts (American Red Cross)

Texas: Disaster Recovery and Safety

When driving on Texas roads, know the laws and protect yourself from auto theft. Also, Texans should know their legal rights and responsibilities when dealing with emergency recovery.

Texas Recovery Manual (Texas Division of Emergency Management)

Texas: A Quick Look (Texas Department of Transportation)

Texas Disaster Unemployment Assistance Benefit Rights (Texas Workforce Commission)

How do I hire a reputable contractor to repair my home?

Hiring a Reputable Contractor (Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension)

Selecting Mold Remediation Contractors (Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension)

What are my rights in Texas when I hire a mover?

Moving in Texas (Texas Department of Transportation)

Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move in Texas (Texas Department of Transportation)

I need to get my flooded vehicle repaired. What are my rights in Texas?

A Consumer's Guide to Car Repairs (Texas Department of Transportation)

Where do I go to replace personal Texas documents?

Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster (Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension)