What to Do Before Disaster Strikes

Alerts & Notifications

Sign up for rapid alerts from the office of Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management.

  • Visit FBCAlert to register online, or
  • Text FBCALERT to 888777 to receive notifications directly to your phone.
  • For accessible alerting (for residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have other access and functional needs), visit ftb.ahasalerts.com.

Register for the Assistance

If you know you will need assistance before, during, or after a storm, register for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) by contacting 211 or visiting the STEAR Public Registry.

Registering lets local emergency officials know you may need additional support in future emergencies.

Financial & Legal Resources

Plan Ahead

Start preparing today with our free, printable, and fillable preparedness plan. The plan includes:

  • Fill-in-the-blank emergency contact list
  • First steps to take after a disaster
  • Go Bag checklist
  • Special considerations for kids, pets, and seniors

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Additional Resources