Coastal Homeowners Handbook

07/24/2026

Here is the Myalert app for Google. Myalert replaces Code Red emergency alert system. Download and register now!

07/20/2026

📢 The Texas Homeowner's Handbook has been officially updated!

Developed by Texas Sea Grant in partnership with NOAA, GOAA, SmartHome America, the Texas General Land Office Coastal
Resources Division, and the Texas Water Development Board, this comprehensive guide helps coastal Texas residents navigate insurance basics, evacuation planning, and property protection before major storms hit.

Stay tuned as we hope to provide the updated version on the Coastal Homeowner's Handbook App in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Access the digital version here: https://hazardshandbook.com/

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05/03/2026

Hurricane season begins June 1st! Use hurricane preparedness week, May 3-9th, to evaluate your risk and finalize your safety strategy.

Map your route: Map several routes and find a safe place to stay
Check insurance: Verify your flood and wind coverage
Stock supplies: Build a kit with food, water, and medicine
Stay alerted: Ensure you can receive emergency weather updates

Learn more 🔗 https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3-9, 2026.Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you have multiple ways of receiving forecasts and alerts, an...

04/16/2026

Visit Family – Shelter, Safety, and Family Fun

🌪️ A storm’s a great excuse for a family visit. Safer shelter, shared meals, and stories while the weather passes, especially if you live in a Mobile or Manufactured Home

🌪️ It's time for a visit – If severe weather is headed your way, and if you live in a mobile home or high-floor apartment, it's better to head to a safer place. Check the weather and head to your family’s home—preferably with a secure structure or basement. Not only will you stay safer, but you’ll have the chance to catch up on family stories, play games, or enjoy a cozy meal together. It’s the perfect way to weather the storm!

Safe and fun with family – A visit to family homes that are sturdier helps you ALL to stay secure and connected.

Credit to Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

04/10/2026

Visit a Friend – Stay Safe and Enjoy Some Company

🌧️ Don’t ride out the storm alone! Head to a friend’s sturdier home—stay safe, hang out, maybe even binge a stormy movie or two.

🌪️ It's time for a visit – If you're in a mobile home or high-rise apartment, a severe storm is no joke! Check weather alerts, and when the conditions worsen, head to your family’s home, ideally with a basement or secure structure. It’s the perfect excuse to catch up, share a meal, or play some board games while the weather passes. If you need to shelter, you can do so together, with less worry – for you and them! Safer and fun—what could be better?
Stay safe, stay connected – A visit to family offers both shelter and special moments.

Credit to Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium.

04/08/2026

Visit Family – Storm Shelter and Family Time

🌪️ Weather getting rough? Live in Mobile or Manufactured Home? Time to visit family! A secure home and quality time make storms easier to weather.

🌪️ It's time for a visit – If you're in a mobile home or high-rise apartment, a severe storm is no joke! Check weather alerts, and when the conditions worsen, head to your family’s home, ideally with a basement or secure structure. It’s the perfect excuse to catch up, share a meal, or play some board games while the weather passes. If you need to shelter, you can do so together, with less worry – for you and them! Safer and fun—what could be better?

Stay safe, stay connected – A visit to family offers both shelter and special moments.

Credit to Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium.