Emergency Preparedness

HCID 18 is making necessary preparations for Hurricane Harvey.

For up-to-date information, please visit:

• Harris County Regional Joint Information Center
• Harris County Emergency Management – Alerts

Forecasts:

• National Weather Service Houston-Galveston
• National Hurricane Center

Flood Safety:

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Harris County Flood Control District
• Flood Warning System

This is a sample check list to use in creating your own custom supply kit tailored to meet your own needs

• Water – Five-day supply (one gallon per person per day)
• Food – Five-day supply of non-perishable, canned or freeze dried (make sure you have a non-electric can opener)
• Special dietary needs
• First aid kit
• Prescription medications
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Change of clothing and sturdy, closed toe shoes
• Sleeping supplies – Blankets, bedding or sleeping bags, pillows
• Battery powered radio, weather radio, car or battery chargers for mobile devices, flashlights and plenty of extra batteries
• Tools and supplies
• Extra set of car keys
• Cash and credit cards
• Important family documents – Birth certificates, social security cards, insurance policy, etc.
• Pet supplies – food, water, medicine, leash and kennel or crate

Disaster Supply Kit Sample Check List (PDF)