Preparedness/Critical Load Notification

Emergency Preparedness Fort Bend County residents are no strangers to emergencies. Our location along the Gulf Coast, in combination with our status as one of the nation’s industrial centers leaves us vulnerable to many natural and human-caused hazards. When emergencies occur, our daily lives can be disrupted, having serious effects on our families, friends, and neighbors. This is why preparedness is so important. Having knowledge, skills, and abilities to respond to a disaster is everyone’s job. As a Fort Bend County resident, you can do this by following a four-step preparedness process: making a plan, having an emergency kit, being informed about disasters, and helping members of your community prepare themselves. Fort Bend County HSEM works to help residents prepare, but also serves as the coordinator of the County disaster response. Working with the resources of the County, HSEM ensures County departments collaborate to manage the emergency, and through a variety of plans and agreements, brings in outside help to restore basic services and help Fort Bend County get back to business. Working together, Fort Bend County residents, businesses, and community organizations play a key role in how quickly we recover from disasters. This Disaster Preparedness Guide will help you be better prepared for the next big disaster. Thank you for taking the first step.