⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)Fire: STINKY FIREFire: HUNGGATE FIRE 🛡 Action: Evacuate immediately when ordered. Have go-bag ready. Know two escape routes. 🌋 Recent Earthquakes🟡 M2.9 52 km SSW of Whites City, New MexicoMay 24 06:36 • 83 km 🟡 M3.0 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico May 24 01:01 • 74 km 🟡 M2.5 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas May 22 10:51 • 58 km Weather Now80°F / 26°C - ClearWind: 9 mph SE | Humidity: 30% Air Quality: 48 (Good) ForecastMemorial Day: 93°F - SunnyMonday Night: 61°F - Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Tuesday: 81°F - Showers And Thunderstorms Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: TX 511Emergency: TX TDEM Health: TX Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov