Emergency Preparedness in The Woodlands
Get Ready – The Woodlands
Residents of The Woodlands are encouraged to develop emergency preparedness plans for their families and neighbors. The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch along with The Woodlands Fire Department can assist residents with these plans through its Get Ready – The Woodlands program, which provides information on how to be prepared for both natural and man-made emergencies. In addition to basic emergency preparedness steps outlined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on the Ready.gov website, the program also includes information that pertains specifically to The Woodlands, including how to obtain information on local services and ways neighbors can work together before and after an emergency.
Residents of The Woodlands are encouraged to develop emergency preparedness plans for their families and neighbors. The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch along with The Woodlands Fire Department can assist residents with these plans through its Get Ready – The Woodlands program, which provides information on how to be prepared for both natural and man-made emergencies. In addition to basic emergency preparedness steps outlined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on the Ready.gov website, the program also includes information that pertains specifically to The Woodlands, including how to obtain information on local services and ways neighbors can work together before and after an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Presentations
Get Ready – The Woodlands presentations are available for businesses or organizations, through The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch and can be tailored to your needs and presentation time available. To schedule a presentation, click below or call 281-210-3884.
Get Ready – The Woodlands presentations are available for businesses or organizations, through The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch and can be tailored to your needs and presentation time available. To schedule a presentation, click below or call 281-210-3884.
Emergency Preparedness Steps
Be Informed About What Might Happen
- View Emergency Preparedness Communications and get connected with local and regional emergency management agencies.
- Prepare yourself by visiting the Office of Homeland Security's Ready website.
Make A Plan
Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance:
- How you will contact one another?
- How you will get back together?
- What you will do in different situations?
Get a Kit of Emergency Supplies
These supplies should include:
These supplies should include:
- Battery-Powered Radio or Hand Crank Radio and NOAA Weather Radio with Tone Alert and Extra Batteries
- Filter Mask - To help filter the air.
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight and Extra Batteries
- Food (At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food per person.)
- Garbage Bags and Plastic Ties - For personal sanitation.
- Manual Can Opener - For canned goods.
- Moist Towelettes - For sanitation.
- Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape - To shelter-in-place.
- Unique Family Needs - Such as medications or baby needs.
- Water (One gallon per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation.)
- Whistle to Signal for Help
- Wrench or Pliers - To turn off utilities.
Get Involved in Preparing Your Community
- Join volunteer groups such as The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch and CERT.
- Create a plan with your neighbors to assist each other and share resources.
More Information
The Township holds an emergency preparedness event at The Woodlands Township Townhall each year normally in March. For more information, please view the Neighborhood Watch calendar to find out if an event is currently scheduled. For more emergency preparedness information, please contact the The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch at 281-210-3800.