Texas hurricane season officially begins June 1 and ends November 30.

May 22 - May 29 has been designated as Hurricane Preparedness Week.

The 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline is vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storm. The City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management urges all citizens of our community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions.

Go to the Ready Houston website for excellent tips to help you and your children prepare: http://www.readyhoustontx.gov/index.html
This site provides information in multiple language formats and has excellent information to help you have fun and get prepared for disasters using three simple steps: 1) make a plan; 2) build a kit; and 3) stay informed.

Click on the logo at the right for helpful info that will involve your children and help them learn the important steps of disaster preparedness.

Residents living in evacuation zones are encouraged to learn their evacuation routes in advance and to double-check emergency supply kits for themselves and their pets, as well as for persons with functional and access needs. Friendswood residents remember that if power is out, they can tune in battery powered radios to 1650 AM Friendswood information radio for local updates and information.