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2018 HURRICANE SEASON, ARE YOU PREPARED? For those here for last year's hurricane season, there is little need for the reminders of the devastation of Harvey. Regardless of how many storms you have lived and endured, it is always important to be prepared. Hurricane season begins June 1st, and weather officials are predicting a more than active storm season. Hurricanes like Harvey emphasize the need for every citizen to have a well thought out personal and/or family plan. The following are some basics that should be part of your plan: Protect from the Dangers of Inland Flooding • Protect Your Past - Personal records and special items. • Protect Your Present - Buy flood insurance! • Protect Your Peace of Mind - Focus on planning & communications. • Protect Yourself & Others - NEVER drive on flooded roads. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” Prepare a Disaster Survival Kit • Have enough non-perishable food, water, and supplies for family and pets to last at least (5) five days. Prepare for Hurricane Season • Know if you live in a designated evacuation zone. Nassau Bay is in Zone ‘A’, not to be confused with flood insurance zones. Plan ahead for where you will go and when you will leave. • Familiarize yourself with your school and workplace evacuation plans. • Learn how to shut off your utilities and know emergency numbers to call. • Protect your property, board up windows, secure outside furniture, and secure boats, trailers and other items. • Perform an inventory, make copies of important insurance documents (Property, Life, Health, etc) along with credit and ID cards. Make a video or take pictures of your property and belongings for insurance purposes. • Store important documents in a secure place away from home. • Keep some cash in a safe place that can easily be accessed during an evacuation. ATM’s are useless during power outages. Plan for Those with Functional Needs • Hearing, speech or mobility impaired, the critically ill, people without vehicles or those with special dietary needs should call 211, the State Transportation Evacuation Assistance Registry, to register for assistance. When a Hurricane Threatens • Frequently monitor TV, radio (KTRH 740 AM), NOAA weather radio, internet and hurricane help lines. • Fuel your vehicles and keep them topped-off.
PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR Learn what you need to do before disaster strikes to protect yourself, your family, your property, and your community. Join the City of Nassau Bay for our Citizen Hurricane Preparedness Seminar on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Nassau Bay City Hall (1800 Space Park Drive). The seminar will cover topics such as an overview of the 2018 Hurricane Season, citizen preparedness, and mitigation. Speakers include Jamie Galloway, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Nassau Bay, and Dan Reilley, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the Houston/ Galveston National Weather Service. For more info, call 281-333-4211.
SIGN UP FOR ALERTS Now is the time to sign up for Nassau Bay's emergency alert notifications. We will keep you informed in emergency situations through our Swift911™ Portal. Residents can register online at www.nassaubay.com/alerts. In addition to our alert system, Nassau Bay issues regular updates via social media, including Facebook and NextDoor. Join the conversations on Facebook @nassaubay and Nextdoor at nassaubay.nextdoor.com.
Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281.333.4211
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