03/26/2025
🔥 Fire Marshal’s Office Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Incoming! 🌧️⚡
🚨 Heads up, Webb County! We’re expecting significant rainfall in the coming days. While the rain might be welcome, it also brings potential dangers. Stay safe by following these important tips:
✅ Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, and 12 inches can sweep away a car. Never drive through flooded roads!
✅ Prepare for Flash Floods – If you live in a low-lying area, have an evacuation plan. Move valuables to higher ground and keep emergency supplies ready.
✅ Fire Safety Still Matters! Did you know lightning strikes cause thousands of fires each year? If you hear thunder, stay indoors and unplug electronics. Avoid using wired appliances during storms.
✅ Power Outages? Stay Safe! If using generators, never run them indoors or in enclosed spaces to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
✅ Watch for Road Closures & Emergency Updates – Follow local emergency services for real-time alerts.
Stay safe, stay informed, and remember: when in doubt, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!
A system will be moving through South Texas beginning Today, bringing high rainfall amounts through Friday. If traveling through South Texas, ensure you give yourself plenty of buffer to reach your destination and obey road closure signs. Remember, Turn Around Don't Drown!