Hurricane Season Links, Tips, and Information

Katy, TX Blog (May 30, 2017) – The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. During these months, Texas is more susceptible to powerful and destructive tropical storms and hurricanes. The City of Katy encourages everyone to assemble a disaster supply kit of emergency supplies including:

First-aid kit
NOAA Weather Radio or battery-operated radio
flashlight
necessary medications
non-perishable food items
bottled water

Tips:

Follow the City of Katy Office of Emergency Management on Twitter and Facebook for local updates.
Keep an eye out for storm-related hashtags on Twitter and Facebook to stay up-to-speed on storms as they progress.
Review your area’s hurricane evacuation map every year and watch for traffic updates to make the best decisions if an evacuation is needed.
Remember the evacuation assistance hotline, 2-1-1.
Always obey evacuation orders without hesitation, secure your home before leaving, and take pets with you.

Helpful Links:

Hurricane Preparedness
National Hurricane Center
Supply Kits
Texas Prepare s
Evacuation Routes
TxDOT
Local News and Information
City of Katy Office of Emergency Management