Woodlands Residents learn how to prepare for Hurricanes and Emergencies

Residents of all ages and businesses of The Woodlands learned how to prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies at the annual Emergency Preparedness Event on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at The Woodlands Township.

View photos from the event on the Hello Woodlands Facebook page:

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The Township’s Emergency Preparedness Event featured workshops and presentations from CenterPoint and The National Weather Service, as well as resources from various community organizations and volunteer groups. Attendees also had the opportunity to create personalized plans to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

This event also was a great opportunity for younger residents to understand their role in preparedness and participate in engaging activities such as Hands Only CPR, making their own first aid kit, using a fire extinguisher and practice scenarios to simulate a 9-1-1 call, helping them become familiar with the types of questions they might encounter during an actual emergency. This year, a scavenger hunt was added for younger visitors and a prize was given to those who complete the hunt by visiting with key participants at the event and completing tasks associated with them.

Sponsors of the Emergency Preparedness event donated items for this year’s raffle, including a portable generator donated by Lowe’s, Red Cross first aid kits, HEB and America’s ER gift baskets, a fire extinguisher, and smoke detectors.

Learn more about preparing for emergencies and what resources are available by visiting the Township website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/emergency, contact The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Services Department at 281-210-3800 or email neighbor@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. 

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