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Emergency Preparedness
The 2007 Hurricane Surge Zip-Zone Evacuation Map is now available. Click here for a copy. This map was developed through a joint effort of Harris, Brazoria and Galveston County Judges along with the State of Texas Division of Emergency Management. In an effort to streamline this process, postal zip codes have been correlated with the surge zones in an effort to make it easier for the general public to remember. The zones are color coded and to the right of the map you will find a chart showing which zip codes are included in each zone. Some overlapping will occur therefore it is important for residents of these areas to note that. While the map does not have detailed streets down to the residential level, my suggestion would be that if you believe you live on the border of two zones, use the lesser of the two for you decision making (i.e. choose A over B, etc). The map also shows the primary evacuation routes to be used. Keep in mind that these routes are the ones that will be used exclusively when a Mandatory Evacuation order is given. For more information, click on the following link to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management where you will find a number of links and brochures on hurricane preparedness. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/publicinformation.htm Useful Links - Following are a series of links to sites that provide useful information. They provide a variety of helpful sources to prepare you for emergency situations or to assist you during the course of an emergency.
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