Gregg County anchored by Longview in East Texas faces moderate tornado risk and flash flooding from Sabine River tributaries. The county is part of the East Texas oil field and hosts major pipeline infrastructure. Longview serves as a regional transportation and distribution hub for northeast Texas. The area is also home to significant manufacturing including Eastman Chemical Company creating industrial hazmat emergency planning considerations.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Industrial Hazmat |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (903) 236-8800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-20 US-259 TX-149 TX-42 |
// County Profile
| County | Gregg County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 123 |
| Area | 274 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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