WHEREAS, Texas hurricane season each year begins June 1 and ends November 30, and
WHEREAS, the 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a
hurricane or tropical storm, and
WHEREAS, both public and private entities should develop emergency response
and recovery plans in accordance with local jurisdictions and local emergency
management offices, and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service and the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management are designating the week of May 25 – 31, 2008, as Hurricane Awareness Week in Texas and Calhoun County Texas, and
WHEREAS, The National Weather Service, the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management, and the leaders of  Calhoun County Texas strongly suggest that all residents and visitors to this area be made aware of the potential dangers of these storms, and
WHEREAS, the best defense is preparedness and public education about the
dangers of the high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornadoes that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction with a hurricane or tropical storm, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that Calhoun County Texas, urges all citizens of this county and this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions.