Sen. Cruz Urges All Texans to Be Prepared as 2018 Hurricane Season Begins
‘Taking common sense steps to protect our communities is critical to saving lives’
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement recognizing the beginning of the 2018 hurricane season and urging Texans to take advantage of all hurricane and storm preparation resources.
“Last year Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented damage to our Gulf Coast communities,” Sen. Cruz said. “While we continue efforts to rebuild we must also take all steps necessary to prepare for the next hurricane season ahead, which begins today. Taking common sense steps to protect our communities from damage brought on by severe weather is critical to saving lives and minimizing impact when natural disasters cross our path.”
Texans can find more information on storm preparedness below and on our website by clicking here.
Hurricane Preparedness Resources:
- For tips and resources on disaster preparedness, visit Ready.gov.
- To learn how to prepare for a hurricane in Texas, visit TexasPrepares.org.
- For more information on hurricane awareness through the Texas Department of Public Safety, click here.
- To learn about upcoming storms through the National Hurricane Center, click here.
- To learn about the National Flood Insurance Program, click here or call 800-427-4661.
- To learn about flood insurance through the Texas Department of Insurance, click here.
- To download the FEMA app to receive weather alerts and preparedness tips, click here.
- To learn how to prepare for hurricanes through the American Red Cross, visit here.
- For information on road closures through the Texas Department of Transportation, visit here.
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