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August 23, 2022
Dear John xxxxxx,
Just yesterday, North Texas was hit with severe storms and flash flooding. My office has been in contact with representatives from FEMA Region 6 and local officials as we continue to monitor the dangerous flooding in our district. Your health and safety are important to me, here’s some information to weather this storm.
Report Your Damages
If your home or business was affected by the recent storms and flooding, please report your damages at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/. This survey will help state and local emergency management officials identify and gain an understanding of damages. Reporting damages to Emergency Management is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency.
Navigating Roads
If you find yourself needing to travel, please check local forecasts and visit http://drivetexas.org to plan the safest route.
High-water warning flashers have been installed at some of the most dangerous road flooding areas. When you see lights flashing, follow these simple safety rules:
- Turn around; the roadway is closed because water is over the road.
- Never drive around barricades. Water on the roadway can be much deeper than it appears, and water levels can rise quickly.
- If lights are not flashing and water is over the road, do not drive through water. The best warning system is common sense.
- Check the real-time status of high-water warning flasher locations.
Emergency Alerts for Fort Worth Residents
Residents can register for a free service called Fort Worth Texas Alerts. In the event of community emergencies, an emergency alert will be sent by text or email.
The city’s Fire Department Office of Emergency Management manages the emergency alert system designed to be one of the tools used to alert residents of hazardous conditions.
American Red Cross Greater North Texas Shelters
Shelters and evacuation centers are open for Balch Springs and Tarrant County residents, along with any others affected by the recent floods in North Texas. Please visit the Balch Springs Recreation Center at 4372 Shepherd Ln, Balch Springs, TX 75180 OR the Everman Civic Center 213 N. Race St Everman, TX 76140.
I’m committed to working alongside local and federal partners to ensure the people of North Texas can recover.
Need assistance?
Reach out to my Dallas office at (214) 741-1387 or my Fort Worth office at (817) 920-9086.
Sincerely,
Marc
   
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