City of Corpus Christi

COASTAL BEND, TEXAS (News Release) - 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.

Prepare your Family

Develop a plan and make arrangements for all family members and pets.

• Hurricane Planning Flyer

• 2024 NWS Hurricane Guide

• 2024 NWS Guía de Huracanes

• Prepare Your Family for a Hurricane

• Survival Kit List

Know where to go

Citizens should prepare a plan well in advance of an evacuation.

• Evacuation Routes and Maps

• What to do During a Watch or Warning

• What to do After the Storm

• Before and After the Storm Handout

Prepare Your Home & Boat

Learn how to protect your home from strong winds and water damage.

• Insure and Retrofit Your Home

• National Flood Insurance Program

• Marina Hurricane Preparedness

• More Info on Ready.gov

• More Info on TexasReady.gov

If you shelter in place:

• Always keep a safe distance from flooded and damaged areas.

• If your house floods and you’re still inside, climb higher to escape the flood waters. If the highest floor of your home becomes dangerous, get on the roof and call 911.

• To protect yourself from wind, stay in an interior room without windows. This is the safest place in a building.

If you're asked to evacuate:

• Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts, as they may be blocked.

• Never drive through floodwaters. A car can be swept away with only a foot of water. There’s no way to know if the road itself has collapsed when hidden by water.

• Always pay attention to barriers and signage.

• Be alert for washed-out roads, bridges, and downed power lines.

Find more resources about hurricane preparedness at www.cctexas.com/beready.