Texas Emergency Preparedness
Based on 107 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Texas.
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Risk Score
Very High
Top Threats in Texas
Hurricane (17 declarations)
Moderate Severe Storm (20 declarations)
Moderate Tornado (15 declarations)
Moderate Flood (43 declarations)
Very High FEMA Disaster History
Texas has had 107 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Flood 43
Severe Storm 20
Hurricane 17
Tornado 15
Fire 3
Severe Ice Storm 2
Coastal Storm 2
Freezing 2
Winter Storm 1
Biological 1
Other 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding 2025-07-06
Severe Storms And Flooding 2025-05-21
Hurricane Beryl 2024-07-09
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2024-05-17
Severe Winter Storm 2023-04-21
Preparedness Tips for Texas
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods