Powerful thunderstorms, hurricanes, and flooding are a fact of life in the Houston area. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey was the third “500-year flood” to impact the area in 3 years.
Who do you reach out to for assistance when rain events such as these impact you and your family?
Below you will find a list of resources from various agencies serving the Gulf Coast region.
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For life-threatening emergencies - call 911
Shenandoah Police Department - (281) 367-8952
South Montgomery County Fire Dept. - (281) 363-3473
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Storm Tracker App
NOAA's free Storm Tracker app provides real-time radar images, severe weather alerts, and accurate weather forecasts.
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Harris County Flood Warning System
The HCFWS website provides data from flood gauges throughout Harris County. Users can also sign up for emergency alerts.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VI
"Helping people before, during, and after disasters."
FRC 800 North Loop 288
Denton, TX 76209-3698
940-898-5399
FEMA's free app enables users to receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service, as well as providing information on emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers.
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American Red Cross - Gulf Coast Region
The Texas Gulf Coast Region provides life-saving services to more than 9 million people in cities such as Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Harlingen and Houston.
2700 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX, 77098
713-526-8300
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San Jacinto River Authority
The Flood Management Division’s primary functions include: developing short-term and long-term regional flood management strategies within the Authority’s portion of the San Jacinto River Basin; building partnerships with federal, state, and local government entities; identifying funding sources and opportunities; and coordinating, collaborating, and potentially partnering with other flood management entities throughout the entire San Jacinto River basin.
The homepage shows current conditions on Lake Conroe.
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Houston TranStar
Houston TranStar leverages the resources of multiple agencies to provide transportation and emergency management services to the Greater Houston Region.
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USGS Data for Spring Creek near Spring, TX
The Water Data page of the US Geologic Survey website provides many different real-time data points for Spring Creek, including gage height, discharge rate, and temperature.