In the event of a disaster you may need to survive on your own. Disasters can strike quickly and sometimes without warning. So it is important to plan for a disaster in advance. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer. Here are some suggestions on how to be prepared:
Supply Kit:
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
The following websites will give you more detailed information on how to Prepared for a Disaster:
www.texasprepares.org
- Get help on making an Emergency Family Plan
- Get a Supply Kit check list/ Build a Kit
- Learn about Disasters
www.NOAA.gov
- Get the most up to date weather updates
- Get Active Weather Alerts
www.FEMA.gov
- Plan & Prepare Kit lists
- Apply for Disaster Assistance After a declared Disaster
- Disaster & Maps
Jefferson & Orange County
All Needs
| All of Texas: |
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| For All Available Resources |
dial 211 |
| (211 is open 7 days a week) |
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Food Pantry's
| Jefferson and Orange County: |
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| South East Texas Food Bank |
409-839-8777 |
| (Call to get the closest food pantry location near you) |
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Clothing
| Orange County: |
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| Orange Christian Services |
409-886-0938 |
| Salvation Army |
409-883-4232 |
| Jefferson County: |
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| Salvation Army |
409-896-2361 |
| United Board of Missions |
409-962-5661 |
Insurance Problems
| All of Texas: |
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| Texas Department of Insurance |
800-252-3439 |
Legal Assistance
| Jefferson and Orange County: |
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| Loan Star Legal Aid |
409-835-4971 |
Home Repairs
| Jefferson and Orange County: |
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| Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission |
409-899-8444 |
| (Hurricane Ike related) |
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Aging Services
| Jefferson and Orange County: |
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| Area Agency on Aging |
409-899-8442 (ext. 150) |
Counseling
| Jefferson and Orange County: |
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| MHMR |
409-839-1002 |
| Sexual Violence |
409-835-3355 |
Employment
| Jefferson and Orange County: |
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| Texas Work Force Comission |
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Port Arthur |
409-962-1236 |
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Orange |
409-882-0302 |
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Beaumont |
409-839-8045 |
(Availability of Services May Change)
