City to Activate Emergency Operations Center

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The City of Corpus Christi Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated Friday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m. to monitor Tropical Storm Hanna.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rains and high winds throughout Nueces County for the next couple of days. High-water vehicles and barricades are on stand-by if needed.

City staff is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary. The EOC team is urging citizens to take the following precautions:

• Pick up any loose items around your yard or property. These items could present hazards during high winds.
• If you live in a flood-prone area, monitor the situation and be prepared to take appropriate action if necessary.
• Monitor local news for frequent updates regarding the tropical activity and any rains or high winds the area may experience.

Additional updates will be released as necessary.

The City of Corpus Christi has a variety of resources and information for storm preparations at https://www.cctexas.com/beready. Residents can also get updates on city social channels, Facebook @citygov and Twitter cityofcc.

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