Responding to emergencies with precision and proficiency is a hallmark of Texas hospitals’ work.
Texas hospitals and public health officials work hard to ensure preparedness and safety for severe weather disasters and other emergencies. To help Texas hospitals provide uninterrupted care to the communities they serve, the Texas Hospital Association has curated the following resources to assist hospitals during an unforeseen emergency.
Resources
Review the following guidance from the CDC, Texas Health and Human Services Administration and other public health officials on how to prepare for hurricane season amid a pandemic.
- Hurricane Relocation with COVID-19 | Texas Hurricane Response Hub
- Preparing for Hurricane Season During COVID-19 | Texas HHSC
- Health Considerations: Planning for Secondary Disasters During COVID-19 | ASPR TRACIE
- Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and COVID-19 | CDC
FEMA Guidance
The resources below are created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and provide best practices for emergency preparedness.