Emergency preparedness starts with access to reliable information. Explore trusted maps and tools to help you understand potential hazards, prepare for natural and man-made emergencies, stay informed as events unfold, and support your community's resilience.
The FEMA Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT) is a free online mapping tool that helps communities understand local risks and plan for emergencies. Explore resilience scores, hazards, and population vulnerabilities by ZIP code, city or county. Use this map to understand your community’s risks.
The CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) shows which communities face the greatest social vulnerability during disasters. Enter your address or explore vulnerability rankings by census tract based on factors like poverty, housing, disability, and access to transportation.
The National Weather Service radar site displays the radar on a map along with forecast and alerts.
PowerOutage.us shows real-time power outages pulling data from Oncor, CoServ, and other regional providers like Tri-County, United Cooperative Services, Farmers Electric, and Navarro County Electric. Enter your address or browse by county to check outages near you, especially during emergencies.
*Some smaller providers may not be included, so the map may not always show every outage.
Hazard Awareness - Explore more maps and tools
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FloodDataNTX
The goals of the platform is to allow communities one common platform to view and interact with flood gauges and provide better resources for planning and response as storms track across the region. -
National Weather Service
Official forecasts, weather alerts, and warnings for your area. Search by city or ZIP code to see current conditions and active weather hazards near you. Use this site to stay informed before and during severe weather. -
Wildfire & Other Disasters - Texas A&M Forest Service
Comprehensive wildfire resources, including essential tools, guides, and strategies to prepare for and recover from wildfires. -
Texas Drought.gov
Track current drought conditions across Texas, supported by the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). Explore drought severity by county and see impacts on water supply, agriculture, and wildfire risk. -
Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS)
Maps hazards, tracks disaster impacts, and connects communities to recovery resources across the state. Search by location to explore risk data and support for disaster planning and response. Useful for both individual preparedness and regional coordination. -
TXDOT
Provides real-time road conditions and safety guidance for severe weather emergencies, from hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico to flash floods and snowstorms. Check current conditions before you travel and review evacuation and driving safety tips; it could save your life. -
NWS Past Event Summaries
National Weather Service Past Event History. -
Red Cross Shelter Map
The American Red Cross Shelter Map shows open emergency shelters in real time during an active disaster. Enter your address or browse shelters by location to see what each site offers, including food, health services, and hours of operation. *Shelters only appear on the map once one has been activated for a disaster, so the map may show no results during normal weather conditions.