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Whether it is an emergency that impacts an individual or a community wide disaster, being prepared is the key to minimizing the effects and speeding the recovery process.  The Office of Emergency Management wants you to be aware of the hazards that threaten our community and provide you with the knowledge to respond appropriately when disaster is imminent. 

The City of Amarillo, Potter County, and Randall County participate in an interjurisdictional emergency management program to ensure the readiness of our community to respond to all hazards that exist in the Texas Panhandle.  However, individual and family preparedness is a critical element of any emergency management program… the best community plan will be minimized if the individual or family is not prepared.

Disaster Preparedness
Hazardous Weather
Special Needs Information
Know the Hazards

BE PREPARED – CLICK HERE FOR WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS TIPS

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Happy New Year!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The Pantex Area Emergency Preparedness Calendar is developed every year to provide safety information to those who live or work within a ten mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) around the Pantex Plant.  Whether a hazardous materials release or a radiological emergency at the Pantex Plant, or tornadoes, winter storms, or wildfires, the calendar provides a basis for citizens to become better prepared.  Click on the picture to download and print a copy of the 2012 calendar.  And from the Amarillo / Potter / Randall Office of Emergency Management, Happy New Year and here’s to a happy and safe 2012!


Texas Winter Weather Preparedness Day

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Today is Winter Weather Preparedness Day.  Yep it will be in the 70s this weekend but as we all know, our weather in the Texas Panhandle is constantly changing.  Take the time today to prepare and get your home and vehicle ready for winter weather.  Check out our OEM Winter Weather Preparedness sheet here for more information.  Things to Conisder:

  • Winter Storm Disaster Kits – Check up on your supplies and don’t forget to put one in your car as well. 
  • Frozen pipes – Take 5 minutes to wrap exposed pipes with insolation tape.  Fill tubs or bathtub size bladders with water before a storm in case power goes out or you don’t have running water.
  • Power outages – Keep LED flashlights on hand.  They use much less battery.  Plus if you have solar powered lights outside, bring them in at night for additional lighting.  An inverter for your car will also let you plug into your car for electricity.  Make sure your car is out of the garage.
  • You can check up on the latest updates on winter weather through our local NWS office.  Stay tuned to your NOAA Weather Radio.  You can listen online at the link to the right on our website or tune in to 1610AM around Amarillo.  You can also call the Amarillo NWS office at 806-335-1121.
  • Wondering if you should venture out?  Check out the TXDOT Road Conditions first.  You can also call TXDOT at 1-800-452-9292.