Sam Houston Electric Cooperative

From the Governor's Division of Emergency Management

When a hurricane threatens, evacuating is the smartest move. When local officials call for an evacuation, get going without delay.

· Discuss evacuation plans with your family BEFORE hurricane season June 1 - Nov. 30. Make a checklist of what you need to do before you leave town and review it.

· Monitor NOAA weather radio and local TV and radio broadcasts during storm season.

· Prepare an emergency supply kit including: radio, flashlight, extra batteries, extra eye glasses, bottled water, non-perishable food, dry clothes, bedding, insurance information, important documents, medications, copies of prescriptions and special products for babies, the elderly and medically fragile family members.

· Learn your evacuation routes before storm season. Make sure you have a FULL TANK OF GAS before you leave. Expect traffic delays.

· Dial 2-1-1 to register if you have special health care needs or if you simply do not have transportation: Gulf coast residents in evacuation zones with special health care needs -- who do not have friends or family to help -- should register in advance for a ride by dialing 2-1-1 in advance. Residents with no other transportation can register for a ride in advance by dialing 2-1-1.

Hurricane Evacuation Zones

The Division of Emergency Management has classified the Texas Gulf coast into five hurricane evacuation zones. Portions of Sam Houston Electric Cooperative's service territory is located in two of these areas -the Lake Sabine evacuation zone and the Galveston evacuation zone.

Should a hurricane reach the Gulf, please tune into your local radio and television stations to ensure you have the latest storm information. Your local media outlets will advise you of any evacuation orders for your city and county.