Sen. Cruz works to ensure Texas communities have what they need to prepare, recover, and rebuild when severe weather hits. If you need information or assistance when dealing with severe weather, please do not hesitate to contact our office or utilize the federal and state resources listed below.

Important Tips to Know Before a Disaster Strikes

• Heed weather warnings of federal, state, and local officials to ensure utmost safety.
• Make an emergency communication plan: where to go, what to do, and how to reconnect.
• Make sure you know your community’s evacuation plan and evacuation routes.
• Collect and safeguard critical financial, medical, educational, and legal documents and records.
• Pack an emergency kit, including items such as water, food, flashlight, medications, and a cellphone charger.
• Know where your gas and water shutoff valve and electrical shutoff are located.
• Protect your pets by making an emergency plan and kit for them.
• Make sure you have flood insurance.
• Avoid driving on flooded roads and never attempt to drive across flooded roadways.