Hurricane season is here, and the best time to prepare is before a storm is headed your way.
In this episode of In The Living Room, we sit down with Stephen Burnett, Texas A&M Disaster Assessment and Recovery Specialist, to discuss how families can prepare for hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other emergencies before disaster strikes.
Stephen shares practical advice on:
• Creating a family emergency plan
• Building emergency go-kits
• Preparing medications and medical supplies
• Emergency cash and important documents
• Protecting pets during disasters
• Practicing emergency procedures with your family
• Recovering after a storm
• Reporting damage through the Texas Disaster Portal
We also discuss the importance of family communication during emergencies, what to do if your home is damaged, and how disaster assessment data helps communities receive assistance after major weather events.
Whether you’re a longtime Texas resident or new to the Gulf Coast region, these preparedness tips can help keep your family safer during hurricane season and other severe weather events.
For more information about emergency preparedness, visit:
https://damage.tdem.texas.gov
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For more information about emergency preparedness, visit: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov