Emergency Preparedness: Texas

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Preparing for a Storm
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/preparing
* Have a Family Plan
* Emergency Kit
* Prepare Your Home
* Prepare Your Vehicle

Getting Assistance for Special Needs
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/specialneeds
* Call 2-1-1 if You Need a Ride
* Tips for Texans with Disabilities or Special Healthcare Needs

Evacuating to Safety
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/evacuating
* Preparing to Evacuate
* Evacuation Maps
* Along the Way
* Fuel
* Key Telephone Numbers
* Where to Go
* Shelters
* Re-Entry

Accessing Government Resources
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/governmentresources
* Resources by Topic
* Local, State, and Federal Government

Dealing with Other Emergencies
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/typesofemergencies
* Earthquakes
* Flash Flood
* Hazardous Materials
* Lightning
* Medical Emergencies
o Food Safety Tips
o Mad Cow Disease
(Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or BSE) Fact Sheet
o West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
o Avian (Bird) Flu Fact Sheet
* Tornados
* Tsunami
* Wildfires
* Winter Storms

Donations
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/donating

Avoiding Scams & Frauds
http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/emergency/scamsfrauds