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Here are some important links:
Brazoria County Hurricane Brochure
Brazoria County Evacuation Routes Being on the Texas Coast it is always a good idea to be prepared for a Hurricane. Being an island on the Gulf Coast, the Village of Surfside Beach has adopted some specific regulations associated with Hurricane Preparedness. Before a Storm
| ♦ | All new construction has to have window covers and window cover storage. | ♦
| All Recreational Vehicles, golf carts, boats and boat trailers stored on the ground must be evacuated from the island within 4 hours after a Hurricane Watch is issued for the Island. | | ♦ | Property owners are encouraged to secure property when a Hurricane watch is issued for the island. Once a mandatory evacuation is issued for the island, non-residents may not be allowed on the island |
Once the mandatory evacuation is order for the Village:Residents are encouraged to leave the island and turn off power to their house at the main breaker. Once the deadline for a mandatory evacuation has passed: ♦
| The Mayor has the authority to turn off water and sewer to protect infrastructure | ♦
| The Mayor has the authority to request that power be turned off from the island to prevent electrical fires. | ♦ | Fire trucks, ambulances and other high profile emergency vehicles will be evacuated from the island when wind speeds reach 50 mph in order to safely travel over the Intercoastal Waterway Bridge. | ♦
| All other emergency personnel and equipment will be evacuated from the island when storm surge begins to flood City Streets. | ♦
| Those who choose to remain on the island during a mandatory evacuation will be without water, without sewer, without power and without emergency services. |
Following a Storm after a mandatory evacuation
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| Do not try to come back to the island until emergency personnel determine it is safe to return. | ♦
| Residents will be allowed back on the island first. Be prepared to show proof of residency at a check point. | ♦ | Property owners must show proof of ownership in order to be allowed on the island. | ♦
| Proceed with clean-up safely, remember snakes and other wild animals have been displaced by the storm and may try to find refuge in your home. |
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Hurricane Prep