Temple Texas is adjacent to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) — the largest US Army installation in the world — and hosts Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple, the primary trauma center for the Fort Cavazos military community and central Texas. The city is a major medical hub that serves both the military and civilian population in Bell County. Tornado risk is significant in central Texas. The proximity to the largest Army base in the US makes Temple an important logistics and medical support community with emergency planning implications for mass casualty events.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Military / Tornado / Medical |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 254-298-5600 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-190 TX-195 TX-36 |
| Elevation | 710 ft above sea level |