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 The City of La Porte Office of Emergency Management works with local industry and surrounding agencies to mitigate natural and man-made disasters. We encourage preparedness for the citizens of La Porte and those who work in our community by providing education on how to best prepare for all types of emergencies. In addition, we work with organizations throughout the city to plan and train for emergency situations, as well as to coordinate response and recovery efforts when an emergency occurs. Most importantly, we help the citizens of La Porte and the surrounding communities recover when disaster strikes.
Hurricane Preparedness
| Hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts until November 30th. Now is the time to get prepared by taking 3 simple steps: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Stay Informed. It is important to discuss what you will do before, during, and after a hurricane with your family.
When a hurricane is approaching, you may have little time to prepare. You may need to survive on your own for an extended period of time. Local officials and relief workers will be on scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. In addition, you may not have access to basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones. That is why it is extremely important to make a plan and stay prepared throughout hurricane season.
Visit the Hurricane Preparedness section of our website for more information on how to prepare for hurricane season. For additional information on hurricane preparedness, click on the various links in the FEMA widget to the right. | |
Severe Weather Awareness From thunderstorms to floods and tornadoes to hail, the weather in our area can become severe with little notice. The National Weather Service has designated February 21st - 27th as “Severe Weather Awareness Week”. The goal of Severe Weather Awareness Week is to encourage all citizens to be prepared should severe weather occur in our area. The La Porte Office of Emergency Management asks all citizens to get prepared by taking three simple steps: establish an emergency action plan for your family or business, assemble an emergency supply kit, and stay informed to the changing weather conditions in our area. It is not possible to control the weather, but it is possible to prepare yourself so that you and your family can better cope when severe weather occurs. A sample family emergency plan and emergency supply list can be found under "Plan and Prepare". We encourage you to use these resources so you can learn how to better protect yourself and your loved ones.
Click here for more information on Severe Weather Awareness.
La Porte Office of Emergency Management • 3001 N 23rd Street, La Porte, TX 77571 • 281.470.0010
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