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2008 Texas Hurricane Conference
The 2008 Texas
Hurricane Conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, through Thursday, May 22
at the Galveston Island Convention Center. The conference is sponsored by the
Governor's Division of Emergency Management.
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Planning for an Evacuation
The time to
be prepared and make evacuation plans is now – not the day before a storm.
Start by reviewing our
hurricane evacuation maps
and selecting an evacuation route for you and your family.
Then, read important hurricane-preparedness information provided by state and
federal emergency-management officials:
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Mandatory Evacuations
If state or local officials order a mandatory evacuation – leave immediately.
Be sure your home is secure, and take your pets with you.
Unless you are physically unable to evacuate, we urge you to obey evacuation orders. Remember, the longer you wait, the more
likely you are to get stuck in evacuation traffic. If you are elderly or
disabled and need
evacuation assistance, please call 2-1-1.
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Prepare a Survival Kit
If you believe you will not be evacuating during a hurricane, please prepare a
survival kit. Some reasons for not evacuating include:
- A mandatory evacuation is not issued.
- You are physically or financially unable to leave your home.
- You live in an area that is not prone to flooding or storm surges.
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Road Conditions
The threat of a hurricane places a great demand on our roadways, and
conditions can change quickly. Stay up-to-date with the latest changes by
viewing our current road conditions.
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Weather Reports
During a weather emergency, stay tuned to local news/weather bulletins, and
visit the following Web pages for the latest weather information.
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