Ready Fort Bend: Emergency Preparedness

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Emergencies can happen anytime in Fort Bend County. From hurricanes to industrial accidents, disasters can disrupt daily life. Ready Fort Bend is here to help you prepare. By following four simple steps—make a plan, build a kit, stay informed, and help others—you can protect your family and strengthen our community.

The Ready Fort Bend 4 Steps to Preparedness

1. Make a Plan

Emergencies can strike without warning. A family plan ensures everyone knows what to do and how to stay connected.

Decide on a safe meeting place near your home and another outside your neighborhood.
Identify an out-of-town contact everyone can call if local phone lines are down.
Plan for pets, elderly family members, and anyone with special needs.
Practice your plan regularly so everyone is ready.

Get started today with the Ready.gov Family Emergency Plan too: Create Your Plan in Real Time

2. Build an Emergency Kit

A well-stocked kit can make the difference in the first hours and days after a disaster. Your kit should include:

Water (1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days)
Non-perishable food
Flashlight, batteries, and a portable phone charger
Medications and first aid supplies
Important documents in a waterproof container
Cash (small bills are best, since ATMs and card readers may not work)
Supplies for children, pets, or others with special needs

Tip: Keep a smaller "go bag" ready in case you need to evacuate quickly.

3. Stay Informed

Information is critical during emergencies.

Sign up for Fort Bend County Alerts: learn more here.
Follow Ready Fort Bend HSEM on social media for real-time updates.
Keep a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
Know the difference between watches and warnings for severe weather.
Verify information through official channels — don’t rely on rumors.

4. Help Others

Preparedness is a community effort.

Check in on elderly neighbors, friends with disabilities, or families with young children.
Volunteer with local organizations that support disaster response.
Share preparedness tips with coworkers, faith groups, and community organizations.
Encourage others to join Ready Fort Bend by making a plan and building a kit.

When we prepare together, we recover faster together. Take the four steps today and be Ready Fort Bend.

Weather Websites

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - https://www.noaa.gov/
National Weather Service Safety Tips - https://www.weather.gov/safety/
NOAA - Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Texas - https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/tx.php?x=1
LCRA Flood Operations Report - https://floodstatus.lcra.org/
Corpus Christi Weather - https://www.weather.gov/crp/
Houston Weather - https://www.weather.gov/hgx/
Brownsville Weather - https://www.weather.gov/bro/
Lake Charles, LA (Southeast Texas) Weather - https://www.weather.gov/lch/
U.S Geological Survey app to let users locate stream gauges and water conditions near them - https://txpub.usgs.gov/water-onthego/

Federal Disaster Assistance

Once there is a federal disaster declaration, residents of impacted counties can register for individual assistance by visiting https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or calling 1-800-621-3362.
You can also email FEMA from the Disaster Assistance webform.

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