1.       Know Your Risk
For West Texas they are Tornados, Floods, Thunderstorms & Lightning ( Too Include Large Hail ) and Wildfires.

2.       Take Action
Make a Family Emergency Plan ( To Include a Communications Plan, planning for Pets and Special Needs Family Members )

Exercise your plan.  ( Look for areas where the plan can be improved )

Be Informed about Emergency Alerts by Learning the Types of Watches and Warning we deal with and Stay Informed by Monitoring Local News Outlet, Emergency Management Social Media Sites,  Register for any community alert services and purchase and maintain a N.O.A.A. weather radio.

3.       Help others
Once your family plan is in place, then help other prepare to include extended family, friends, neighbors and you community at large.


Additional resources can be found at https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather