Brownsville at the southern tip of Texas sits directly on the Gulf Coast at the US-Mexico border with serious hurricane and storm surge exposure. The city has been struck by multiple Gulf hurricanes throughout its history. The Rio Grande creates flooding risk and the city's border location creates unique binational emergency coordination requirements. South Padre Island just offshore creates additional storm surge amplification during direct Gulf hurricane strikes.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 50 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Dolly (2008) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (956) 548-6000 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-77 North, US-83 North, TX-100 West |
| Elevation | 33 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Cameron County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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8/10
High Risk