Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30 each year, but don't wait until the last minute! Now is the time to get prepared before a storm threatens our area. Here are some resources and tips to consider as you make your plan.
Prepare your Family
Develop a plan and make arrangements for all family members and pets.
Know where to go
Citizens should prepare a plan well in advance of an evacuation.
Prepare Your Home & Boat
Learn how to protect your home from strong winds and water damage.
Prepare Your Business
Resources are available to help your business prepare for hurricanes.
ReverseAlert Notices
Receive emergency updates via text, mobile, business phone, email, and more.
Learn About Hurricanes
Hurricanes are dangerous forces of nature that must be taken seriously.
Basic Preparedness Tips
- Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.
- Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate
- If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
- Make a family emergency communication plan.
Office of Emergency Management »
2406 Leopard St., Suite 400
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Office: (361) 826-1100
The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.
