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HURRICANE SEASON 2011 ARE YOU PREPARED? Hurricane Preparedness Guide BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 Dear City of Beaumont Citizens, The City of Beaumont is promoting a public awareness campaign on Hurricane Preparedness. We are providing this brochure to ensure that all residents in Beaumont are prepared in the event of a weather emergency. As Hurricane Ike has shown, hurricanes can cause massive property damage and loss of life. History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Preparedness is the key to protecting your family and property. Please don’t have a false sense of security believing that “It won’t happen to me.” Don’t be a casualty of our next hurricane. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Make your plans now. By doing so, you will ensure that you and your family will survive any hurricane that may threaten our area. Sincerely, City of Beaumont Emergency Management 1 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 CITY OF BEAUMONT HURRICANE Table PREPAREDNESS of Contents GUIDE * ) " ! # + $ % & + ' , - + ( / . . 1 0 ' 2 3 . " 0 4 5 0 6 ' 4 ) 8 4 9 7 . + - + : . " ; 4 0 ' $ > 8 4 9 : . ? < 4 # " = = ! ( 0 ' 8 4 % 4 ' 4 ' > @ # ) # 8 ) ' ' A 0 % 4 ' This booklet contains vital information to assist you through hurricane season. It is strongly recommended that you keep this guide readily available throughout the season and by your side during an evacuation. ARE YOU PREPARED? We’re Here to Help. BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS 2 HURRICANE SEASON 2011 IF YOU NEED A RIDE OUT OF TOWN Evacuation List DIAL 2-1-1 TO REGISTER FOR A RIDE 211 Beaumont residents- If you have special health care or transportation needs, you need to make extra efforts to get ready for hurricane season. 2-1-1 Texas, who is your link to thousands of community services, is your access point to register for transportation. Operators answering the phones at 2-1-1 are prepared to help you register for transportation and special assistance now, before hurricane season begins. If you have already registered, and still live at the same location, there is no need to register again. Dial 2-1-1 Don’t wait Register NOW! If you have special health care needs, register by dialing 2-1-1: Gulf coast residents with special health care needs (including those who are disabled or medically fragile) who live in evacuation zones and do not have friends or family to help in an evacuation should register for a ride in advance by dialing 2-1-1. Call 2-1-1 before a storm is in the Gulf. If you need transportation, register by dialing 2-11: If you do not have a car or other vehicle, and you 3 cannot get a ride with friends, neighbors or family, register IN ADVANCE for a ride by dialing 2-1-1. Should lines be overloaded, Beaumont residents may also contact the Beaumont Fire Department @ 409-880-3905. In the event of an evacuation, individuals who have registered, will need to meet at an evacuation or assembly site unless other arrangments have been made in advance. Hearing impaired who have TTY’s may dial 2-1-1 directly or use Relay Texas to contact 2-1-1. 2011 Hurricane Season is June 1 - November 30. 3 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLAN TODAY! HURRICANE SEASON 2011 IF YOU NEED A RIDE OUT OF TOWN Evacuation and Assembly Sites in Beaumont in Beaumont WHAT IS AN EVACUATION SITE? A n evacuation site is a meeting location for residents who: • Need public transportation during an evacuation • Registered with 2-1-1 for public transportation • At this location, residents will be checked in and bused to public shelters outside Beaumont. • FIREARMS ARE NOT PERMITTED. City transit bus system will continue * The to operate during evacuation time. Citizens are urged to go directly to an assembly site; however, if you are unable to get to the site due to distance, you may walk to the nearest bus route and flag down a Transit driver to take you. If you need public transportation during an evacuation, you will need to get to one of these sites*. WESTBROOK HIGH CIVIC CENTER SCHOOL 701 Main Street 8750 Phelan Blvd (Medical Only) 1 2 WHAT IS AN ASSEMBLY SITE? An assembly site is a neighborhood site used for collection of people so they can be bused more efficiently to the evacuation site. FRENCH DUNBAR ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY 3525 Cleveland Street 825 Jackson Street 2 1 3 LUCAS ELEMENTARY 1750 East Lucas Drive 5 7 9 4 OZEN HIGH SCHOOL 3443 Fannett Road GUESS ELEMENTARY 8 0 5 5 Vo t h R o a d 6 8 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 88 Jaguar Street MLK MIDDLE SCHOOL 1400 Avenue A PIETZCHMACARTHUR ELEMENTARY 4301 Highland Avenue SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL 4415 Concord Road PARK 10 MAGNOLIA PAVILION Linson & Weiss WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME? • You MUST bring your driver’s license or state issued picture ID. • Medications for at least 10 days • Toiletries, snacks, and 5 days worth of clothing • No more than two pieces of luggage and one carry-on bag per person. • Household pets (dog/cat) in a sturdy plastic or metal cage/transport device along with a leash. (no reptiles or aggressive animals will be allowed). 4 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION WILL MY PET RIDE WITH ME? WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED IN A PUBLIC SHELTER? As a general rule, pets will be transported in the same Alcoholic beverages, weapons, and illegal drugs are convoy as the owner. However, if a situation dictates, not allowed in public shelters. Everyone is subject they may be transported in a separate vehicle. to search and if a violation of the law or shelter rules is committed, you will be barred from the shelter. **If you are a registered sex offender and you evacuate from our city to another city you will need to report to the local police department and advise them where you are staying. You also need to call Det. Barton at 409-880-3854 and leave a voice message with your name and the location of where you will be staying. If you are going to be away more than 7 days, you are required to update your sex offender registration with the law enforcement agency where you are staying. If you return to Beaumont after that time then you are required to update your sex offender registration with the Beaumont Police Department.** PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND PET EVACUATIONS If you are utilizing city transportation at a evacuation or assembly site, there are several rules that must be followed. These rules are imposed to ensure the safety of everyone and will be enforced without exception. Site Managers have final say over all pet transports. • No reptiles or farm animals. • If you feel you MUST take more than two pets, please contact the emergency management office BEFORE an evacuation is called. • It is recommended for persons to bring sturdy plastic or metal cages along with a leash to transport their pet. • All animals must remain secured while in transport at ALL TIMES while on the bus. • All animals must have current shot records. • Animal owners are responsible for supplying a small amount of food and water for their animals while in transit. • Please understand we are not liable for any losses or injuries your animal may sustain while being evacuated. BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION Evacuation Plans WHEN EVACUATING YOU SHOULD: If your think you need to evacuate, leave as early as possible. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO EVACUATE? Evacuation orders will come from your local officials. Evacuations will be coordinated regionally. Please be prepared to leave immediately. Voluntary evacuation notices will be given when possible to give extra notice when potential hazardous conditions warrant. SHOULD I EVACUATE? Local officials will make mandatory evacuation decisions before a storm makes landfall. Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and can become much more dangerous in a matter of hours. It is NOT safe to wait. Plan to LEAVE EARLY OR WHEN VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS ARE CALLED. WHERE SHOULD I GO? You may evacuate to any place you choose. Once mandatory evacuation begins travel will be restricted north on designated routes. If you do not have hotel reservations or family you can stay with, you will likely have to try major hotel/motel chains or travel further north. Public shelters are very limited along the northward route starting in Lufkin. WHAT ROUTE SHOULD I TAKE? Once a mandatory evacuation order is in place, the State of Texas has designated evacuation routes HWY-69N / 96 N. If you choose to take an alternate route, essential services such as food, fuel, etc. are not guaranteed and traffic may be redirected during that travel. Coordinate your departure with the people who will be traveling with you. Notify an out-of-area person of your evacuation plans. • Make arrangements for your pets. • Pack your disaster supplies kit into your vehicle. • Secure your home and utilities. • Double check your evacuation route and leave • If you have a cell phone, bring your charger. Due to spotty cell phone tower service, if traveling in two or more vehicles, it is a good idea to have a walkie talkie system to communicate between vehicles. I DON’T WANT TO EVACUATE! Should you choose to stay, please remember there are NO SHELTERS in Beaumont. There will be NO SERVICES available to you (sewer, water, electricity, etc.). Hospitals will close, ambulances will not run, and police and fire cannot respond until the storm passes. You should be prepared to completely care for yourself and your family for no less than 5 days. This includes non-perishable food items, water, medications, generators, fuel, battery operated radios, flashlights, and extra batteries . You should also anticipate extreme heat, no electricity and the possibility of no water and sewer for days to several weeks. Also, no fuel for generators, vehicles or equipment. Plan your evacuation routes carefully (having more than one route planned), realizing that contro-flow lanes (if implemented) have priority over all other routes. It is NOT safe to wait! 6 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 Inland Evacuation Map Beaumont District AMA CHS LBB WFS PAR ATL ABL FTW DAL TYL BWD WAC ODA LFK BRY SJT ELP AUS BMT HOU SAT 947 59 2787 2669 2428 2787 2141 TIMPSON 1970 3343 2695 1970 YKM LRD 947 2572 699 CRP 3082 139 PHR 1087 GARRISON 1645 417 2974 S Sh he e ll b by y 2476 2664 414 CENTER 415 259 1648 2608 1656 2783 204 2026 1645 2667 95 3172 138 SHELBYVILLE 2694 2694 3471 2864 343 417 2609 2975 2747 941 CENTRAL HEIGHTS 698 225 3184 1878 343 711 2913 2140 95 DOUGLASS 21 139 2427 2112 NACOGDOCHES N Na ac co og gd do oc ch he es s 147 87 2261 3230 3017 1279 225 95 MELROSE 3276 SAN AUGUSTINE 2863 2259 354 3228 1275 7 3409 330 3153 3483 21 2782 276 2213 3448 69 21 1196 843 1 1277 21 95 CENTRAL MILAM 226 1819 1992 3316 242 3229 2784 2021 2251 103 3258 LUFKIN 1194 1271 A Au ug gu us s tt ii n ne e 3185 2801 2108 83 944 87 2558 2851 PINELAND 2390 2426 3449 1 326 304 2343 2189 3124 58 3315 3123 DIBOLL PENNINGTON 357 201 3173 ZAVALLA 1818 2781 2743 844 3373 2781 BROWNDELL 2262 3154 3127 63 1280 1270 T T rr ii n n ii tt y y 3382 2971 2928 819 2497 94 3520 HEMPHILL 1368 2024 2866 83 A An ng ge e ll ii n na a 2501 1751 328 2109 83 184 705 1669 3382 1 S Sa ab b ii n ne e 226 1475 3121 3279 2923 324 2262 2501 326 1877 1336 1194 233 1669 103 841 94 357 358 S Sa an n 706 3150 706 2781 1592 842 1007 25 GROVETON 692 5 1987 63 63 63 287 CORRIGAN 1893 1014 1415 1872 1738 94 3188 1415 255 287 942 1747 1745 2097 JASPER 3414 254 1617 63 63 352 355 230 TRINITY 2799 356 256 1745 1414 1414 1408 1747 256 19 2991 87 1012 COLMESNEIL 1745 62 350 3453 BURKEVILLE 3065 256 3459 135 3152 190 1632 190 777 942 ONALASKA 3186 980 190 3126 LIVINGSTON 2457 3126 3277 2245 N Ne ew w tt o on n J Ja as sp pe e rr 2992 256 190 69 363 252 59J 350 946 TOWN BLUFF T Ty y ll e e rr 2500 OAKHURST 3018 WOODVILLE 942 P Po o ll k k BLEAKWOOD 1005 1013 3126 224 1988 156 1988 3278 3128 1514 2693 2460 82 82 92 GOODRICH 3290 1943 2969 87 1004 1943 943 2973 S Sa an n FRED 2665 J Ja ac c ii n n tt o o MAYNARD 1416 KIRBYVILLE 92 1276 945 NEWTON 2939 2827 222 1127 3342 2025 2829 1004 2798 2610 2666 2937 943 223 945 96 3063 SHEPHERD 2610 3460 2798 3081 420 VOTAW 223 1725 BUNA 253 1003 KOUNTZE 1293 CLEVELAND 146 146 1725 327 787 H Ha a rr d d ii n n 146 2518 1131 327 87 2246 96F 163 105 2938 92 1003 DEWEYVILLE SARATOGA 770 105 1131 1010 LUMBERTON 326 326 MOSS HILL 105 3513 2802 L O U I S I A N A 421 2090 1130 321 12 1008 105 1011 321 1132 SOUR LAKE 1011 364 DAYTON LIBERTY 105 770 1960 2684 CHINA 2830 NOME DEVERS 160 1135 1442 347 ORANGE BRIDGE CITY PORT NECHES 3514 366 1410 J Je e ff ff e e rr s so on n 1406 146 PORT ARTHUR 365 1406 563 73 10 823 3360 124 1663 MONT BELVIEU 565 146 87 1724 73 3246 3180 2177 408 69 365 1413 1942 736 3247 347 1009 61 61 770 563 62 10 90 90 61 1409 1078 62 O O rr a an ng ge e BEAUMONT 2830 2797 686 62 12 HARDIN 834 L L ii b be e rr tt y y 321 124 ANAHUAC 65 73 73 87 124 87 82 65 87 82 1405 2936 99 87 C Ch ha am mb be e rr s s 3322 1941 2354 J Je e ff ff e e rr s so on n BEACH CITY 1985 124 87 87 562 SMITH POINT Emergency Evacuation Routes lf Gu of Me xic o Alternate Evacuation Routes Plot Date - May, 2009 Map Projection and Datum: Texas State Mapping System (TSMS), NAD 83 Created by Sue Tidwell Evacuation Times Mandatory Evacuations will be coordinated regionally. Be prepared to leave immediately when your city is called. 7 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION SHOULD I CARRY FOOD AND DRINKS IN MY CAR? If you have your own ride out of town, but need a place to stay, you may go to Lufkin or a city further north. Stopping for food or drinks during a largescale evacuation may significantly delay you in getting to your destination. Some restaurants and stores along hurricane routes may be closed and those that are open are likely to be very crowded. Additionally, once you leave the evacuation route to purchase food or drinks, it may be difficult to re-enter the flow of traffic. Therefore you should pack food and drinks to take on your trip. If you have any medications that need to be kept cool, make sure you bring a cooler with plenty of ice because there may not be any available along the route. Public Shelters IF I PLAN ON GOING TO A PUBLIC SHELTER, WHAT ADDITIONAL ITEMS SHOULD I TAKE? Public shelters are basic facilities that provide temporary housing for evacuees. Most shelters do not have beds or cots, so you will probably be sleeping on the floor in cramped quarters. So pack as if you were going camping. Bring: • Sleeping pads, air mattresses, or cots. • Blankets or a sleeping bag for each person • Robe & shower shoes • Books, cards, games and QUIET toys for children • Medications, prescriptions, and important documents. WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED IN A PUBLIC SHELTER? Alcoholic beverages, weapons, and illegal drugs are not allowed in public shelters. FIREARMS ARE NOT PERMITTED HOW CAN I HELP WITH SHELTER SAFETY? • • • • • • Keep all items packed and neat Keep all valuables out of sight. Never let your children out of your sight. Follow all rules. Immediately report violations. Put your name on all items, inlcuding inside and outside of your luggage. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP OTHERS? Check on friends and neighbors to make sure they have transportation or to see if they need help in getting essential items together so they can be ready to evacuate. Assist them if you can. If you cannot, help them get in touch with the Beaumont Fire Department at 409-880-3905. If a person is not 100% independent in their home, do not put them on an evacuation bus. There is no one on the bus or in a shelter to provide care for them. Nursing Home/Private Care facilities: If you have a loved one in a nursing home or private care facility that can ride in a car, YOU should evacuate them in the comfort of your own vehicle and provide care for them. It is hard for the elderly and disabled to ride on an evacuation bus. EVACUATING TIPS • KEY TELEPHONE NUMBERS • • The number to call for ROAD CONDITIONS on state highways is 1-800-452-9292. Stranded motorists may call 1-800-525-5555. • If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. • • Keep your vehicle in good repair with a full tank of fuel. Check on friends and neighbors who may have special needs. Prepare your disaster supplies kit NOW and take it with you when you evacuate. Secure your home quickly and evacuate when asked to do so. Don’t leave loose or unsecured items outside where wind can carry them away or become projectiles 8 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 Prepare Your Home Here are some steps you can take to protect your property BEFORE A STORM HITS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Find out the elevation of your property and check floodplain maps. Check your insurance coverage. Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover flood damage or are under-insured for total replacement. Learn about the National Flood Insurance Program. Find out if your home meets current building code requirements for high winds. Structures that meet current high-wind provisions have a better chance of surviving violent windstorms. Install commercial shutters or prepare 5/8 inch plywood panels for your windows. Garage doors are frequently the first feature in a home to fail. Reinforce garage doors so that they are able to withstand high winds. Assess your property to ensure that landscaping and trees do not become a wind hazard. Trim all dead wood, and weak branches or overhanging branches from all trees. Certain trees and bushes are vulnerable to high winds and any dead tree near a home is a hazard. Move outside items to safety, such as patio furniture, plants, grills, trampolines, etc. Put valuable documents and photos in waterproof containers and take them with you when you evacuate. Turn off electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box to protect appliances from power surges and reduce the risk of live dangling wires after the storm. If the house is supplied with natural or propane gas, turn it off at the meter or tank. Remove perishable items from your refrigerator and freezer if you evacuate. Photograph and/or video the inside and outside of your home and your possessions. Make a final walk-through inspection before closing the door. GETTING PREPARED Prepare Your Vehicle • Fill up with fuel before you leave town. It’s smart to keep your tank at least half full during hurricane season. • Check your vehicle’s fluid levels and ensure there is adequate coolant in the radiator. • Don’t forget your tires. Check for proper air pressure because hot road surfaces are rough on tires. Be sure that your spare tire has air and that you have the proper equipment to change your tire. Ensure you have a jack and lug wrench in your vehicle and know where they are in the vehicle. Your owner’s manual should have instructions for changing tires and flats. • Make sure to carry water and non-perishable food; enough for you and your passengers in case you become stranded. • If you are stranded, stay with your vehicles and use emergency flashers. Tie a white cloth on the antenna or door handle and raise the hood. • Have a working flashlight and extra batteries in your vehicle. Fill ‘er Up! 9 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 GETURN ETTING WHEN SHOULD I R ?PREPARED GETTING PREPARED When Should I Return? • • • • Just because you hear from a friend or neighbor that their house is OK, does not mean it is safe for you to return. Immediatly upon storm passage, city officials will assess damage to and availability of critical city infrastructure (ie: hospitals, water, sewer, streets, power, etc). Re-entry decisions and method will be based on this assessement. Local emergency managers will utilize local media and websites to notify residents when its safe to return. (www. cityofbeaumont.com, www.klvi.com and www.setinfo.org) If you do not have access to any of the above resources, contact your city’s emergency management coordinator’s office. You may call the City of Beaumont Emergency Management Office at 409-980-7280 or contact the 311 Service Helpline at 409-980-8311. Do not venture onto roads until you have been advised that they are passable and safe. Safety Tips: • • • • • • Generator Safety Tips: • • • • It is very important that persons DO NOT operate a generator inside a home, garage or carport. You can not smell CO (Carbon Monoxide), but it can kill you or make you sick. You should install a CO detector near the sleeping areas. Let generator cool before refilling with gasoline. Chain the generator to a tree or other fixed object to prevent theft. Look for symptoms of CO poisoning: Headache Confusion Fatigue Dizziness Loss of Consciousness Nausea/vomiting • • • • • Do not enter a building if you smell gas. Call 911. Do not light a match or turn on lights. Do not touch fallen electrical wires. They may be live and could hurt or kill you. Turn off the electrical power at the main source if there is standing water. Do not turn on power or use an electric tool or appliance while standing in water. Wear waterproof boots and gloves to avoid floodwater touching your skin. Wash your hands often with soap and clean water, or use a hand-cleaning gel with alcohol in it. Listen to public service announcements to find out if local tap water is safe for drinking, cooking, cleaning or bathing. If a “boil water” advisory is in effect, do not drink tap water or use it to brush your teeth unless water has come to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute. Do not eat food that smells bad, looks bad, or has touched floodwater. When in doubt, throw food out. Do not use generators, pressure washers, charcoal grills, camp stoves. or other fuelburning devices indoors or in enclosed or partially enclosed areas such as garages, even with doors or windows open. Stop and look both ways at all intersections. Most street lights are not working. Drive slowly and watch out for trash on the road. Always wear your seatbelt. BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 Evacuating Livestock What livestock to evacuate is something one should give a lot of consideration. Hurricane Ike in 2008 delivered a storm surge that traveled inland approximately 14 miles, impacting 20,000 head of cattle, and killing 4,000 to 5,000 head of adult cows— an economic impact of $14,000,000. Animals located on lands prone to flooding and storm surge should most definitely be evacuated. However, “evacuating” doesn’t necessarily mean moving livestock (goats, sheep, cattle, horses, etc.) out of the county. Many times livestock can be evacuated to higher elevations out of flood plains north of Jefferson County. Whether livestock are moved to safer grounds within the county, or if they’re evacuated out of the county, there are things to consider in either scenario. Moving cattle to higher ground is only as good as you can keep them there. Cattle will travel with the wind. Good fences or strong cattle pens are necessary to keep cattle from traveling with the wind and into storm surge or flooded waterways. “Never stall horses in barns during a hurricane.” When hauling livestock in a hurricane evacuation of any size, animals should be evacuated no less than 72 hours before a storm makes landfall. Evacuating - Where to Go? If you have friends or family who have a place to board your livestock, that is your best choice. Public shelters are temporary, lasting maybe a couple of days. After the storm passes, there may not be fences, water, etc. for your livestock once you return home. When evacuating it’s best to plan for long term, rather than a couple of days. Shelters for high value livestock may be available throughout the state, but contact information on those sites isn’t released until 120 to 72 hours before a storm makes landfall. As this information is received it will be posted on the setinfo. org website and at the Emergency Management office at 409-980-7280. A list of livestock shelters is also available to the public during evacuation by dialing 2-1-1. Keep in mind that public shelters provide only shelter and water. Feed and hay are the owner’s responsibility. Public shelters require all equine to have current vaccinations and coggins test paperwork. Identify Your Livestock Whether livestock remain in the county, or are evacuated out of the path of the storm, livestock should be identified. Nothing is better than a permanent hot iron or freeze brand that is properly registered under your name at the County Clerk’s Office. Below is a picture of an evacuee’s telephone number engraved with clippers into the hair of a horse’s neck. A good idea even if the horse is evacuated to a public shelter in another county. It’s only temporary, and the hair will grow back! F e e d , Water, & Supplies Hay and water are the most important items for livestock in both hurricane evacuation and recovery. Carry sufficient water with you on the livestock trailer - you might get caught in traffic on the evacuation route. It is recommended to carry a three day supply of water/animal if you’re evacuating livestock out of the county. Take with you records that will validate ownership of livestock prior to the storm. This includes but is not limited to receipts from livestock bought and sold, veterinary records, etc. This proof of ownership is necessary if you must apply for livestock indemnity payments with USDA-Farm Services Agency. Daily Water Intake Animal Gallons Water Horses 18 Cattle 23 Swine 6 Sheep/Goat 3 Livestock After the Storm Before evacuating, plan for the recovery phase by having a least one week of hay and water supply per horse or cow ~150 gallons of water/animal/ week. You may want to fill storage tanks, water troughs, or have a generator available to run water wells. Before bringing livestock home, assess your property for damages. Is water available? Did pastures flood from storm surge? Will grazing be sustained? Did fences survive the storm? If you have any questions, or know of livestock in need of assistance after the storm passes, contact the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office at(409)835-8757. Agriculture professionals will be on staff at the EOC to handle the livestock recovery effort. 11 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 Family Disaster Check List ESSENTIALS: o This booklet o Battery-operated radio o Flashlight o Extra Batteries o First Aid Kit (one for your home and one for each car) - Do not include candles. Candles cause more fires after a disaster than anything else. WATER: o 3 gallons per person, minimum, in food-grade, plastic container o Additional water for sanitation FOOD: o Minimum 5-day supply of nonperishable food that requires no refrigeration or preparation and little or no water o Dry cereal o Peanut butter o Canned fruits o Canned vegetables o Canned Juice o Ready-to-eat canned meats o Ready-to-eat soups (not concen trated) o Quick energy snacks SANITATION: o Disinfectant o Household chlorine bleach o Soap, liquid detergent o Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels o Personal hygiene items o Cloth towels (at least 3) o Feminine supplies o Plastic bucket with tight lid o Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation use) CLOTHING & BEDDING: o Plastic garbage bags, ties o Sunglasses o Rain gear o Sturdy shoes or work boots o Blankets or sleeping bags o Complete change of clothing and footwear per person IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: TOOLS AND SUPPLIES o Important telephone numbers o Whistle o Record of bank account numbers o Aluminum Foil o Family records (birth, marriage, o Crowbar death certificates) o Compass o Inventory and pictures or video of o Paper, Pencil household valuables o Plastic sheeting o Copy of will, insurance policies, o Medicine dropper contracts, deeds, stock and bonds o Needles, thread o Records of credit card account o Signal Flare numbers and companies o Matches in a waterproof con o Copy of passport, social security tainer cards, and immunization records o Assorted nails, wood FAMILY MEDICAL NEEDS: screws o Insulin o Pliers, screwdriver, hammer o Prescription drugs o Plastic storage containers o Heart and high blood pressure needs o Heavy cotton or hemp rope o Denture needs o Cash, traveler’s checks, o Extra eye glasses change o Contact lenses and supplies o Map of the area o Non-electric can opener, utility ENTERTAINMENT: knife o Games & books o Cell phone with charger YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE: o Mess kits, or paper cups, Family photos, jewelry and select plates and plastic utensils irreplaceable personal items. o Tape, duct tape and plumber’s Keep a small bag packed includtape or strap iron ing a minimum of these items: o Patch kit and can of seal-inair for tires • Personal sized bottled water FOR BABY: FOR PETS: (one for each family member - don’t o Formula o Food, water forget your pets) o Diapers oNon-tippable food o Bottles and watercontainers • Dry snacks • One complete change of clothing o Medication o Leash, harness and footwear per person o Powdered milk or carrier • Cash, traveler’s checks and/or o Baby food o Records of Credit cards, enough for food gas vaccinations and lodging. o Pet medications • Important documents • Medications with original prescription containers • Maps (evacuation routes and shelters) • For Baby: formula, diapers, bottles, medication and powdered milk. • For Pets: food, leash, harness, carrier, non-tippable food and water containers • It’s a good idea to have some travel games or books for the kids Make sure you have your vehicles’ oil and fuel levels checked regularly BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS 12 HURRICANE SEASON 2011 Important Information Employer Name:_________________________ Bank Name:_____________________________ Address:________________________________ Address:________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Account Number(s):________________________ Home Insurance Company:________________ Address:________________________________ Credit Card Company:_____________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Address:_________________________________ Policy Number:___________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Credit Card Number:_______________________ Auto Insurance Company:_________________ Address:________________________________ Credit Card Company:_____________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Address:_________________________________ Policy Number:___________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Credit Card Number:_______________________ Other Insurance Company:________________ Address:________________________________ Pharmacy Name:_________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Address:_________________________________ Policy Number:___________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Prescription Number(s):_____________________ Family Doctor:___________________________ Address:________________________________ Out of Town Contact:______________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Pediatrician:_____________________________ Important Numbers:_______________________ Address:________________________________ Important Numbers:_______________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Important Numbers:_______________________ Important Numbers:_______________________ School/Daycare:_________________________ Address:________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ ________________________________________ Contact:_________________________________ ____Bring your local phone book_____________ 13 _______________________ BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 HOW CAN I HELP? CERT This booklet contains vital information to assist you through hurricane season. It is strongly recommended that you keep this guide readily available throughout the season and by your side during an evacuation. In large emergencies, first responders in our community The most up to date information available is provided by your can be overwhelmed quickly. Citizens on scene may local City of Beaumont Emergency Management Office. need to take action to help save lives. These are the lines of communication and your guide to CERT provides training that will allow you to protect emergency information and community planning. Call your local information providers listed on the following pages if you have yourself, your family, and your neighbors. questions regarding hurricane preparedness. The Jefferson Community Emergency Response Team Please contact your city’s emergency management has several key missions: coordinator’s office or the county’s emergency manager’s office • Initial Neighborhood response with questions or concerns. • Staffing Evacuation Hubs for an evacuation • Performing Preliminary Damage Assessments • Staffing the Emergency Management Call Center • Assisting with distribution of food, water, and ice during emergencies • Assist with staffing of shelters during disasters ALL TRAINING IS FREE Positions for everyone! Great for groups and organizations! Sign up today! RED CROSS Beaumont uses a public call and notification system. You can have messages sent directly to your cell phone by registering at www. cityofbeaumont.com. Click on Emergency Management and then on “Click Here to Sign Up Now!”. Fill-in the form with your information. SAL-VATION ARMY Public Call and Notification System FEMA See our calendar at www.jeffersoncountytexascert. com or contact the CERT Coordinator at 409-8358757. FEMA 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) RED CROSS 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) Beaumont Chapter 409-832-1644 SALVATION ARMY 409-896-2361 14 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 COUNTY AND CITY COMMUNICATION INFORMATION NEDERLAND BEAUMONT Tim Ocnaschek Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . . 409-980-7280 3-1-1 Service Help Line . . . . . . . . 409-980-8311 Cable Access Channel . . . . . . . . . . . Channel 4 Website: www.cityofbeaumont.com www.setinfo.org NEDERLAND BEAUMONT Gary Collins Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . .409-723-1531 Police Department...24 Hr Info. . .409-722-4965 City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-723-1500 Website: www.ci.nederland.tx.us Nederland ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-724-2391 Beaumont ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-899-9972 www.klvi.com for information and streaming radio GROVES Groves Dale Jackson Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . .409-962-4460 City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-962-4471 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409-962-4460 Cable Access Channel. . . . . . . . . Channel 3 & 4 ORANGE COUNTY KLVI Radio 560 AM ORANGE COUNTY Jeff Kelley Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . 409-882-7895 Orange County Sheriff . . . . . . . . 409-883-2612 Website: www.co.orange.tx.us Website: wwww.cigrovestx.com HARDIN COUNTY Theresa Wigley Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . . 409-246-5119 Hardin County Sheriff’s Dept........409-246-5100 PORT ARTHUR HARDIN CO PORT ARTHUR John Owens Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . 409-983-8616 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-983-8600 Website: www.portarthur.net JEFFERSON COUNTY Greg Fountain Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . 409-835-8757 24 hr Emergency Info Line . . . . . .409-835-8411 Website: www.co.jefferson.tx.us PORT NECHES JEFFERSON Port Arthur ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-989-6222 PORT NECHES Steve Curran Emergency Manager . . . . . . . . . . 409-719-4258 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-722-1424 Port Neches ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-722-3351 15 BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 NOTES BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS HURRICANE SEASON 2011 NAMING THE STORM Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The original name lists featured only women’s names. In 1979, men’s names were introduced and they alternate with the women’s names. Six lists are used in rotation. Thus, the 2006 list will be used again in 2012. The only time that there is a change in the list is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity. If that occurs, then at an annual meeting by the WMO committee (called primarily to discuss many other issues) the offending name is stricken from the list and another name is selected to replace it. In the event that more than 21 named tropical cyclones occur in the Atlantic basin in a season, additional storms will take names from the Greek alphabet: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and so on. BEAUMONT, TEXAS HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Here are the Atlantic names to be used during the 2011 Hurricane Season: Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Harvey Irene Jose Katia Lee Maria Nate Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Vince Whitney
