Before a Hurricane
If officials determine a hurricane will hit our area, here are some tips to prepare.
• Shop early and build your disaster kit
• Refill prescriptions and other medical supplies
• Take pictures of property and belongings for insurance purposes
• Fuel your vehicles and generators
• Cover windows with plywood and buy sandbags, if needed
• Bring in all outdoor furniture or objects
• Sign up for emergency alerts on your mobile devices
• Monitor trusted sources for updates and instructions; check evacuation map
• If you have pets make sure your emergency kit has carriers, collars/ID, leashes, pet food and other pet supplies ready to go
• Charge your phone and fill your vehicles’ gas tanks
• Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting
• Have flashlights, batteries, and a basic toolkit on-hand
During a Hurricane
- Bring pets inside
- Never use a generator indoors
- Stay away from windows
- If flooding occurs:
- Shut off main electric breaker
- Bring important documents and get higher location
- Do not use electrical or gas appliances
- If evacuation is necessary
- Take supply kit with you
- Stay tuned to trusted sources to learn when it’s safe to return
After a Hurricane
- If you see a down power line, stay away and call 713-207-2222
- Check on family and neighbors, if safe to do so
- Notify your insurance agent
- Create a list of damaged property
- Keep a record of temporary repairs or expenses
- If evacuated, wait for officials to announce that it is safe to return
- Use community legal resources like Lone Star Legal Aid
Emergency Preparation Kit:
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Bottled Water (5-7 days)
- Non-Perishable Food (5-7 days)
- Fully Charged Cell Phone
- Full Tank of Gas
- Copies of Important Docs
- First Aid Supplies & Meds
- Personal Hygiene Supplies
- Pet Supplies
- Change of Clothes and Bedding
- Masks and Hand Sanitizer
- Cash
Trusted Sources
Having reliable information from trusted sources allows you and your family to make informed decisions during a storm. You can rely on the following websites:
Helpful Phone Numbers
- For all life-threatening emergencies: 9-1-1
- For non-life-threatening rescues call:
- City of Houston 3-1-1
- Evacuation Assistance 2-1-1
- Coast Guard 281-464-4851 or your Local Fire Dept.
- Harris Co. Emergency Management: 713-881-3100
- Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency: 713-221-6000
DOWNLOAD Precinct One's Get Ready, Stay Ready flyer in both English and Spanish. You can also find the most up-to-date weather information at ReadyHarris.org and sign up for alerts here.