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The City of Webster has an emergency notification service that enables officials to disseminate messages to thousands of residents and businesses rapidly through a single telephone call, text message, or email.
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Hurricane Season is officially here. This is a good time for citizens to review and activate their Family Emergency Plans. A key component of any Family Plan is a well-stocked Emergency Kit. Suggested items to be included in a Family Emergency Kit can be found below.
Continue to monitor the National Weather Service or National Hurricane Center and your local news media for the most current information on weather.
Special Healthcare or Transportation Needs? Call 2-1-1
For those with special healthcare or transportation needs, call 2-1-1 before a storm is threatening or visit the 2-1-1 website to register online. Operators will register those requiring special assistance. As a storm approaches, an assessment and evacuation plan will be determined.
Radio Station AM 1610
The City of Webster maintains radio station 1610 AM . In the event of an emergency, tune to 1610 AM for information and instructions. During non-emergency situations, the station broadcasts weather information and general community information.
Emergency Supply Kit
FEMA has a website called Ready America, where you can Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed.
Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own, or shelter in place, for at least three days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for emergencies only. Check expiration dates of food and update your kits when you change your clock during daylight-saving times. During hurricane season keep at least half a tank of gas in your car at all times. Rethink your needs every year and update your kit as your household changes.
Evacuation Plans
Harris County OEM
If you think you need to evacuate, leave as early as possible.
HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO EVACUATE
Mandatory evacuation orders will come from local officials. Evacuations will be based on zip codes. Please be prepared to leave immediately.
SHOULD I EVACUATE?
Local officials will make mandatory evacuation decisions before a storm makes landfall. Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and can become much more dangerous in a matter of hours. It is NOT safe to wait. Plan to LEAVE EARLY.
WHERE SHOULD I GO?
You may evacuate to any city you choose. If you do not have hotel reservations or family you can stay with, you may evacuate to the public shelters.
WHAT ROUTE SHOULD I TAKE?
There are no mandatory routes you must take when evacuating from your city. In fact there are several different routes you may take. When weather is good, take your family on an outing to check routes and become familar with roadways.
The State has designated evacuation routes: SH-36, SH-288, SH-6, IH-45, US-290, US-59, SH-146 and I-10. If you choose to take an alternate route, essential services such as food, fuel, etc. are not guaranteed.
Please understand that depending on the strength of the storm, contra-flow lanes might be open on IH-45 Route, I-10 Route, US-290 Route and US-59 Route prior to the arrival of gale force winds. Plan your evacuation routes carefully, (having more than one route planned) realizing that contro-flow lanes have priority over all routes.
IT IS NOT SAFE TO WAIT!
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Joe Ferro
Emergency Management Coordinator - 281-316-3712
Joe Ferro, Webster’s first full-time Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), began working for the City in June 1983. Ferro has held several positions, such as Water/Wastewater superintendent.
As EMC, Ferro is responsible for the planning and implementation of the City’s comprehensive Emergency Management Program, which guides the City through each of the four phases of emergency management; mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Ferro works as a liaison with the Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments, City Staff, and outside organizations to manage the distribution of resources for emergencies.
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