Texas Risk Mitigation Forum

Posted by Team Dewhurst - Wed, June 30, 2010 at 04:30 PM

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst addressed the Texas Risk Mitigation Forum Tuesday and urged all Texans to make preparations for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season which began June 1. The season's first major named storm, Tropical Storm Alex, is projected to become a hurricane and potentially impact communities in coastal and south Texas. Heavy rains, high winds and possible flooding could result along the Texas coast and inland.

"First and foremost, all Texans in Alex's projected path should listen closely to their local leaders and heed any warnings. Waiting until the storm hits is too late," said Lt. Governor Dewhurst. "State emergency management officials are watching the situation closely and are already making preparations for possible landfall, including pre-positioning rescue crews and supplies, as well as activating Texas Military Forces, for relief and recovery operations. But the more people prepare now, the less likely they will be in harm's way later."

For important information on storm preparedness, please use these helpful links:

Texas Department of Transportation

• http://www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/hurricane.htm

(Road conditions, evacuation routes)

Texas Disaster Education Network

• http://texashelp.tamu.edu/004- natural/hurricanes.php

(Preparedness tips, suggested checklists)

Texas Department of Public Safety

• http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/weather_aware_hurricane.htm

(General preparedness information)

Texas Department of State Health Services

• http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/preparedness/factsheet_hurricanes.shtm

(Tips to protect health, avoid injury)

 Texas Department of Insurance

• http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/news/2009/news200918.html

(Tips to protect against property loss)

 Official Website, State of Texas

• http://www.state.tx.us/portal/tol/en/emergency/preparing

(General preparedness tips, emergency kit checklist)