Bell County in central Texas is home to Fort Cavazos formerly Fort Hood — the world's largest Army installation by land area housing III Corps the Army's primary warfighting headquarters. The county faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the Leon River and Lampasas River. Killeen and Temple are the primary civilian communities. Scott and White Medical Center in Temple is a major regional medical center. The county's economy is almost entirely dependent on the military.
// 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
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 Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Military Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (254) 933-5412 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-190 TX-195 TX-36 |
// County Profile
| County | Bell County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 362 |
| Area | 1,060 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.