News Flash

With hurricane season underway, the City’s Emergency Management department wants to educate residents on what they can do NOW to be better prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm this season. 

League City encourages residents to “Plan, Prepare, and Plug in,” to stay safe during hurricane season.

Here are some important tips on how to “Plan”:

Make an Emergency Plan

• Write down your hurricane plan and share it.
• Make a plan of how you will get in touch with others before, during, and after a storm.
• Take photos of important documents and store them in a secure place.

Know Your Evacuation Zone

• Learn your evacuation zone, route, and an alternate location to stay.
• Include pets when planning to evacuate.
• Practice your plan

• You may have to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane. Learn your evacuation routes and identify where you will stay beforehand www.ready.gov/evacuation 
• Search online today for local pet-friendly evacuation locations: https://youtu.be/9f98ixT-2I4#HurricanePrep

Check Your Insurance Coverage

• Hurricanes bring heavy rains that may cause flooding. Purchase flood insurance before the storm. https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program  
• Are you covered for hurricane dangers such as high winds and damage? Check your insurance policy ASAP. https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program  

For more tips and information, visit www.leaguecity.com/readylc

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