Severe Weather Resources

Natural Disaster Resources

Current Weather Update

Need evacuation shelter information?

Call 2-1-1 for real-time shelter locations, or find shelter online.

During A Severe Weather Event

What You Should Do

Keep important phone numbers (healthcare providers, pharmacy, vet) on hand
Ensure you have enough medication for several days
Have a backup power source (generator or battery pack) for medical devices and oxygen
Gather supplies to stay home for several days without power
Protect pipes; stock food, water, prescriptions, and extra batteries
Drive under the speed limit; check road conditions before leaving
Keep water, snacks, power banks, tools, blankets, jumper cables, and emergency signals in your vehicle
Lower water heater to 120°F; boil water before using if advised
Limit power usage during high-demand periods
Create a disaster kit

What You Shouldn’t Do

DO NOT attempt to drive in dangerous road conditions — turn around, don't drown
Do not use a gas generator indoors or in attached garages — risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home
Do not touch downed power lines or approach flooded electrical equipment
Do not drive around barricades — roads are closed for your safety

Alerts

Road Conditions: Drive Texas
National Weather Service

Report Power Outages

Preparation

Report Storm damages

iSTAT Damage Surveys

County Emergency Management Offices

Bowie County, Texas

Camp County, Texas

Cass County, Texas

Franklin County, Texas

Gregg County, Texas

Harrison County, Texas

Marion County, Texas

Morris County, Texas

Panola County, Texas

Red River County, Texas

Rusk County, Texas

Sabine County, Texas

San Augustine County, Texas

Shelby County, Texas

Smith County, Texas

Titus County, Texas

Upshur County, Texas

Additional Constituent Resources:

Ready.gov Winter Weather Preparedness Site
Office of the Governor: Winter Weather Resources
TDEM Disaster Portal: tdem.texas.gov/beryl
Check Road Conditions: DriveTexas.org
Call 2-1-1 for information on evacuation shelters, or visit tdem.texas.gov/shelter
Public Utility Commission of Texas: Storm Resources

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