The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the traditionally most active period being August-September. Residents of the upper Texas coast know to keep a close eye on any storms that develop in the western Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico.

 The map below shows the Houston-Galveston area evacuation zones by zip codes. Clicking on the map will download a full-size PDF file that can be printed.

Being well prepared for hurricane season is a matter of knowledge and planning. To help, the links below will take you sites and resources that are specifically geared toward getting ready for a storm:

The National Hurricane Center

A Hurricane Tracking Map

The American Red Cross

FEMA

The Health and Human Services Dept.