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sTaY InForMed ................................................................6

PLannInG & resPondInGTo naTUraL dIsasTers ................................................7 Checklists...................................................................8,9 AnAll-HazardApproach:WeatherDisasters................9 StayorGo?..................................................................10 Recovery......................................................................12

PLannInG & resPondInGTo Man-Made dIsasTers ...........................................�4 Checklists...............................................................14,15 AnAll-HazardApproach:Man-MadeDisasters..........16 Preparation&Recovery.........................................16-19 Shelter-In-Place...........................................................19

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Program all important numbers for your area into your cell phone.

LoCaL eMerGenCY ConTaCTs

3 ways to stay informed: ready.gov, ���, The sTan Line

sTan Line 877-843-78�6emergency 9��register for special needs/Information & referral system ���

LoCaL area ConTaCTs

JeFFerson CoUnTYJeffersonEmergencyManagementOffice 409-835-8757JeffersonSheriff’sOffice 409-835-8411

GrovesFireDept.(EmergencyManagementOffice) 409-962-4460PoliceDepartment 409-962-0244

nederLandFireDept.(EmergencyManagementOffice) 409-723-1531

JeffersonCty.WaterDistrict10VolunteerFireDepartment 409-724-2244

PoliceDepartment 409-723-1516

PorT neChesFireDept.(EmergencyManagementOffice) 409-719-4258PoliceDepartment 409-722-1424

PorT arThUrFireDepartment 409-983-8700PoliceDept.(EmergencyManagementOff.) 409-983-8600

BeaUMonTEmergencyManagementOffice 409-980-7280FireDepartment 409-880-3901LaBelleFannettVolunteerFireDept. 409-794-1441SoutheastTexasRegionalAirportFireDept. 409-722-9203PoliceDepartment 409-832-1234

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BevIL oaks VolunteerFireDepartment 409-753-3486

ChInaVolunteerFireDepartment 409-752-5100

noMeVolunteerFireDepartment 409-253-2100

haMshIreVolunteerFireDepartment 409-243-2311

hardIn CoUnTYHardinCountySheriff 409-246-3441

BaTsonBatsonVolunteerFireDepartment 409-262-8465

koUnTZeKountzeEmergencyManagementOffice 409-246-5119KountzePolice 409-246-2119KountzeVolunteerFireDepartment 409-246-3463

LUMBerTonLumbertonPolice 409-755-2650LumbertonFireandEMS 409-755-6031

PIne rIdGePineRidgeVolunteerFireDepartment 409-287-3822

sILsBeeSilsbeePolice 409-385-3714SilsbeeFireDepartment 409-385-4761

soUr LakeSourLakePolice 409-287-3573SourLakeVolunteerFireDepartment 409-287-3062

WILdWoodWildwoodVolunteerFireDepartment 409-834-2250

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YoranGe CoUnTYOrangeCountyEmergencyManagement 409-882-7895OrangeCountySheriff’sOffice 409-883-2612OrangeCountyEmergencyServicesDistrict 409-769-8294OrangeCountyRuralFireDistrict 409-769-9940

BrIdGe CITYBridgeCityPoliceDepartment 409-735-5332BridgeCityFireDepartment 409-735-2419BridgeCityVolunteerFireDepartment 409-735-3539BridgeCityEmergencyManagement 409-735-5028

LITTLe CYPressLittleCypressFireDepartment 409-883-9200

MaUrICevILLeMauricevilleVolunteerFireDepartment 409-745-1636

oranGeOrangePoliceDepartment 409-883-1026OrangeFireDept.(EmergencyMgmt.) 409-883-1050

PInehUrsTPinehurstPoliceDepartment 409-886-2221PinehurstFireDepartment 409-883-3331PinehurstEmergencyManagement 409-769-0291

rose CITYRoseCityEmergencyManagement 409-882-7895

vIdorVidorSheriff’sOffice 409-769-6391VidorPoliceDepartment 409-769-4561VidorEmergencyManagement 409-769-4561

WesT oranGe WestOrangePoliceDepartment 409-883-7574WestOrangeEmergencyManagement 409-883-7574WestOrangeFireDepartment 409-886-0944

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OrangeCountyChapter3901IH-10EastOrange,TX77630409-883-2322

PortArthurChapter3747DoctorsDrivePortArthur,TX77642409-832-1644

Mailingaddress:P.O.Box3706Beaumont,TX77704-3706

oTher IMPorTanT eMerGenCY nUMBers

TexasFloodInsurance 866-426-5800

USDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment 800-955-2232

USPostalService 800-275-8777

SocialSecurityAdministration 800-772-1213

MedicareandMedicalIssues 800-633-4227

SmallBusinessAdministration 800-659-2955

FederalEmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA)800-621-FEMA/www.fema.gov

american red CrossNationalHeadquarters2025EStreetNWWashington,DC200061-800-REDCROSS(1-800-733-2767)or1-800-257-7575(Español)

BeaumontChapter350MagnoliaAvenueBeaumont,TX77701409-832-1644

The salvation armyBeaumontChapter2350IH-10East409-896-2361

LoCaL area WeB sITes

TexasDivisionofEmergencyManagementwww.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/index.htm

SoutheastTexasInformationwww.setinfo.org

IndustryoftheGoldenTrianglewww.industryofthegolderntriangle.com

HardinCounty•www.co.hardin.tx.us

OrangeCounty•www.co.orange.tx.us

JeffersonCounty•www.co.jefferson.tx.us

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Mailingaddress:P.O.Box3706Beaumont,TX77704-3706

sTaTe resoUrCes OfficeoftheGovernor•www.governor.state.tx.us

TexasHomelandSecuritywww.texashomelandsecurity.com

TexasDepartmentofPublicSafetywww.txdps.state.tx.us

TexasDepartmentofInsurance•www.tdi.state.tx.us

PublicHealthPreparednesswww.dshs.state.tx.us/preparedness

TexasPrepares•www.texasprepares.org

FederaL resoUrCes

WWW.readY.Gov

CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention800-CDC-INFO/www.cdc.gov

USDepartmentofHomelandSecuritywww.dhs.gov/dhspublic

NationalHurricaneCenter•www.nhc.noaa.gov

NationalOceananic&AtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)•www.noaa.gov

USFireAdministration•www.usfa.fema.go

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sTaYInForMedIf you plan ahead, you control the outcomes.

Youwillreceiveemergencyinformationfrom:Tv, radio, phone, computer and/or the sTan Line.

stay informed and stay tuned to:• emergency alert systems (eas)–Inan emergency,youwillbealertedthroughtheEAS onyourtelevisionorradio.

• setinfo.org–Notifiesthecommunityaboutregionaldisasters,suchasthunderstormsandhurricanes;particularlyhelpfulforthosewhoevacuateduringadisaster.

• sTan Line–(877-843-7826)Acall-in,dial-downsystemthatallowspublicofficialstomakeimportantinformationavailabletoSoutheastTexasresidents.

Local stations kLvI �60 aM and kQXY 94.� FM broadcast all eas notifications for the area.

dial 9�� if you are in a situation that requires emergency response from a law enforcement agency, a fire department or an ambulance service.

dial sTan for information. dial ��� for information.

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Make a plan. Get an emergency supply kit. stay informed.

disaster Plan Checklist:®Designatebothpre-disasterandpost-disaster meetingplaces.

®Knowthebestwaytocommunicatewithfamily andfriendsbefore,duringandafteradisaster.

®Designateanout-of-statecontactpersonincaseyougetseparated.

®Accountforeveryone’sneeds,includingseniors,peoplewithdisabilities,children,non-English

speakersandpets.

®Keepprescriptionnumberswithyou.

see ready.gov for more information on disaster plan checklists.

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always have an emergency supply kit ready so that in emergency supply kit Checklist:®Importantdocumentssealedinawaterproofpouch,

including:•Insurancepapers•Birthcertificates•Deeds•Marriagelicenses•Vehicleregistration•Driver’slicenses•Photoidentification•Medicalandvaccinationrecords•Veterinaryvaccinationrecords

®Medications®First-aidkit®Flashlights®Batteries®All-weatherAM/FMradio®Cashandcredit/ATMcards®Extrasetsofcarandhousekeys®Bottledwaterandnon-perishablefood®Specialitemsforchildren,seniors,petsorpeople withdisabilities

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an aLL-haZard aPProaCh:WeaTher dIsasTersWeatherdisasterscanresultfrommajorstormsystems,suchasahurricane,orothersuddenweatheroccurrencesincludingtornadoesandflooding.

hurricane hazardsincludestormsurge,highwinds,tornadoesandflooding.Knowledgeofthesedangersandpreparationforeachiscriticalandcouldsaveyoufrommajordevastation.

Tornadoes oftenoccurwhenadarkgreenishsky,largehailoradistinctlow-lyingcloudisvisible.Ifyouhearaloudroarsimilartothesoundofafreighttrain,take shelter immediately.

Floods caneitherdevelopslowlyorsuddenlyandwithoutanyvisiblesignsofrain.Movetohighergroundifthereisapossibilityofaflashflood.Beawareofthefloodhazardsinyourarea.do not drive into flooded areas.

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sTaY or Go?Making the split-second decision in an emergency

Dependingonyourcircumstancesandthetypeofhazard,thefirstdecisionyoumustmakeiswhethertostayorgo.Youneedtoplanforbothpossibilities.

evacuateif:• Youfeelyouareindanger.• Youaredirectedbylocalauthoritiestodoso.• Youliveinamobilehome.• Youlivenearwater.

Leaving early allows you to determine your own evacuation path. however, if a mandatory evacuation is called, you must follow the mandatory route specified by authorities. see the fold-out evacuation map in this manual.

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• Turnoffutilitiesanddisconnectelectricalappliances.• do not walk through moving water. • do not drive through flooded areas. • Packenoughclothingandsuppliesforatleast threedays.

anIMaL evaCUaTIon• If you do evacuate, don’t forget about your pets.

• Find out in advance where you can bring your pets.

• Call ahead to reserve space at animal shelters in your area.

• Pets-allowed-hotels.com provides a listing of animal-friendly hotels.

• Carry several photos of your pets in case they get separated from you.

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Ifanevacuationisnotwarranted:• Stayindoorsandawayfromwindowsandglassdoors.

• Closeallinteriordoors.Secureandbraceexternaldoors.

• Takeshelterinasmallinteriorroom,closetorhallwayonthelowestlevel.

• Usecellphonesonlyforseriousemergenciesto conservebatterypower.

• Fillthebathtubandotherlargecontainerswithwater toensureasupplyofwaterforsanitarypurposes, suchascleaningandflushingtoilets.

PosT-InCIdenT saFeTY GUIdeLInesüdo not return home until authorities indicate it is safe.

üstay away from downed power lines and report them to the power company.

üdo not turn on your generator in an enclosed space. This could be fatal.

üDonotdrinkfromthecommunitywatersupplyuntilauthoritiesindicateitissafe.

üDonotenteryourhomeorstartyourcarifyousmellorheargasleaking.

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üDonottouchelectricalequipmentifyouarewetorstandinginwater.

üAvoidfloodwaters,whichmaybecontaminatedorelectricallycharged.

üBewareoffallingobjectsandweakened infrastructure.

üServicedamagedsewagesystemsassoonas possible–theseareserioushealthhazards.

üCleananddisinfectanywetitems.

üDonottrytomoveseriouslyinjuredpersons.IfyouMUsT movesomeone,stabilizetheneckandback,thencallforhelpimmediately.

If anything can be learned from recent disasters in the U.s., getting the proper insurance coverage is vital. ask your local insurance carriers to make sure you have the right policies for your needs.

Insurance considerations include:ühomeowners insuranceüWind and hail insuranceüFlood insuranceürenters insurance

Flood losses are noT covered by homeowners insur-ance. Flood insurance is available in most communi-ties through insurance agents. There is a 30-day wait-ing period before flood insurance goes into effect.

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Protect yourself.Get an emergency supply kit.stay informed.

always have an emergency supply kit ready so that in the event of an emergency, you can find it quickly and take it with you.

shelter-In-Place emergency supply kit Checklist:®Medications®First-aidkit®Ducttape®Plasticsheeting®Flashlights®Batteries®All-weatherAM/FMradio®Bottledwater®Snackfoods®Specialitemsforchildren,seniors,petsorpeople

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sevacuation emergency supply kit Checklist:®Importantdocumentssealedinawaterproofpouch,

including:•Insurancepapers•Birthcertificates•Deeds•Marriagelicenses•Vehicleregistration•Driver’slicenses•Photoidentification•Medicalandvaccinationrecords•Veterinaryvaccinationrecords

®Medications®First-aidkit®Flashlights®Batteries®All-weatherAM/FMradio®Cashandcredit/ATMcards®Extrasetsofcarandhousekeys®Bottledwaterandnon-perishablefood®Specialitemsforchildren,seniors,petsorpeople

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an aLL-haZard aPProaCh:Man-Made dIsasTersMan-made disasters areeventscausedbyhumansthat,eitherintentionallyorbyaccident,severelythreatenpublichealthandwell-being.

Man-madedisasterscanincludefires,wrecks,explosions,terroristattacks,trainderailmentsandindustrialemergenciessuchaschemicalreleases,chemicalspills,chemicalthreatsandbiologicalthreats.

IndUsTrIaL eMerGenCIes

Achemical releasecanbeunintentional(industrialaccident)orintentional(terroristattack).

Achemical spillisadischargeintothenaturalenvironmentthatissignificantinqualityorquantity.Itcanbefromastructure,vehicle,pipelineorothercontainer,suchasarailwaycar.

Achemical threat,orchemicalattack,isthedeliberatereleaseofatoxicgas,liquidorsolidthatcanpoisonhumansortheenvironment.

Abiological threat,orbiologicalattack,isthedeliberatereleaseofgermsorotherbiologicalsubstances.Manyagentsareinhaled,enterthroughacutintheskinoreaten,resultinginsevereillness.

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Protect yourself: In the event of a man-made disaster, follow directions from local emergency authorities. depending on the situation, you may need to shelter-in-place or evacuate.

Personal Preparedness• Learnaboutyourcommunity’sriskofmajor industrialemergenciesthroughready.govandlocal

emergencymanagement.

• Bepreparedtoreceiveinformationprovidedbylocalemergencyauthorities.

• Bepreparedtoshelter-in-place.

• Knowtheevacuationplansforyourworkplace andyourchildren’sschools.

• Developanevacuationplanforyourhome.

• Recognizeindustryandcommunityalerting networkslikeSTAN.

evaCUaTIonIf an evacuation order is issued by your local authorities:

®Gatheryouremergencysupplykit.

®Followtherouteauthoritiesrecommend.

®Listentoyourradioortelevisionforinformationon evacuationroutes,temporarysheltersand

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Someindustrialemergenciesmaymakegoingoutdoorsorevacuatingdangerous.Insuchacase,itissaferforyoutostayinside.

“shelter-In-Place”(SIP)meanstomakeashelteroutoftheplaceyouarein.Itisawayforyoutomakethebuildingassafeaspossibletoprotectyourselfuntilhelparrivesoruntilitissafetogooutside.

Your shelter-in-place room should, if possible, provide access to water, toilet facilities and space for people to sit or lie down.

sIP ProCedUre GUIde1. Goinsideabuildingorvehicle. 2. Closeallwindowsanddoors. 3. Turnoffallheating,coolingandventilationsystems. 4. Stayoffthephoneandlistentothetelevisionor radioformoreinformation.

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Unless told to do so by authorities:

DONOTcall911oranyotherauthorityforinformation. DONOTevacuateortravel. DONOTbringchildrenhomefromschoolorotherfamilymembersfromwork. DONOTgooutsideunlessinstructedtodosobylocalauthorities.

When you are notified that all is clear: • Openwindows. • Turnonyourheatingorcooling systemtoventilatethehouse. • Gooutside.

If you notice a pipeline leak or any other industrial emergency, CaLL 9��. do not wait for industry officials to find it.

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