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Helpful Phone Numbers
Evacuation Information: 2-1-1FEMA: 1-800-621-3362
SNAP Food Benefits:: 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905
American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
Texas Attorney General Office: 1-800-252-8011
(Report Price Gouging)
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-525-5555
TxDOT Statewide Road Closures: 1-800-452-9292
Relay Service: 7-1-1
(Hearing Impaired and Visual Disabilities)
The 2012 Hurricane Season is underway, and Gov. Rick Perry is urging Texas residents to take steps to protect their families and property from potential storms. In Texas, our strategy for dealing with disasters is to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. In advance of storms this hurricane season, residents should take simple steps to protect their families and homes should a storm threaten the Texas coast.
Make A Plan. Be Prepared. Be Ready.
» Preparing for a Storm» Preparation Tips from DSHS
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» Track the Storm
News & Announcements - 2012 Season
- Wednesday, September 08, 2010 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
Gov. Perry Activates State Resources as Flooding Threatens Texas Communities
Gov. Rick Perry today directed the activation of state search and rescue capabilities, including Texas Military Forces personnel and resources, as heavy rains and flooding from Tropical Storm Hermine continue to threaten Texas communities.