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Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness


Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30 each year, but don't wait until the last minute! Now is the time to get prepared before a storm threatens our area. Here are some resources and tips to consider as you make your plan.

Prepare your family

Develop a plan and make arrangements
for all family members and pets.

Create an Emergency Plan

Emergency Planning for Pets

Hurricane Planning Flyer

Know where to go

Citizens should prepare a plan well
in advance of an evacuation.

Evacuation Routes and Maps

What to do in a Hurricane

Before and During the Storm

Hurricane Reentry Request
For Companies & Organizations

Prepare your home & boat

Learn how to protect your home from
strong winds and water damage.

Insure and Retrofit Your Home

National Flood Insurance Program

More Info on Ready.gov

More Info on TexasReady.gov

Prepare your business

Resources are available to help your
business prepare for hurricanes.

Hurricane Reentry Request
For Companies & Organizations

Institute for Business and Home Safety

Preparedness Planning for Your Business

FEMA Protect Your Business

Reverse Alert

Receive emergency updates via text, mobile,
business phone, email, and more.

Reverse Alert Information

Reverse Alert Website

Reverse Alert Sign Up

Reverse Alert Login

Learn about hurricanes

Hurricanes are dangerous forces of
nature that must be taken seriously. 

Western Gulf of Mexico Tropical Cyclones History

Hurricane Wind Scale

National Hurricane Center

FEMA for Kids and Educators

Hurricane Preparedness & Response

About Us

The Office of Emergency Management provides information and guidance to the public during an emergency. During an emergency, the Office operates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) — a central office which allows for face-to-face coordination among personnel who must make emergency decisions. As a division of the Fire Department, the Office also works year-round planning for different emergencies scenarios, and providing the public with resources to help the community Prepare, Respond and Recover from any emergency event.

Contact Information

Address: 
2406 Leopard, Suite 300,
Corpus Christi, TX 78408

Phone: (361) 826-3900