Webb County anchored by Laredo on the Rio Grande is one of the busiest land ports of entry in the United States with massive commercial truck traffic crossing from Mexico daily. The county faces extreme summer heat regularly exceeding 110°F and flash flooding from desert storms. The Rio Grande creates flooding risk. Border security operations create unique law enforcement and humanitarian emergency planning requirements. The county is a critical node in US-Mexico trade infrastructure.
// 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 | Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Border Security |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (956) 523-4000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-83 TX-255 TX-359 |
// County Profile
| County | Webb County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 278 |
| Area | 3,376 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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