Nassau Bay Texas is a small incorporated city that surrounds NASA Johnson Space Center on three sides — essentially an enclave within the JSC campus. The city hosts significant aerospace and defense contractor operations and the JSC community of scientists and engineers. Hurricane Harvey 2017 caused significant flooding in the Nassau Bay community. The proximity to JSC makes Nassau Bay a unique community where space program emergency planning and residential emergency preparedness intersect.
// 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.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | NASA / Aerospace / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 63 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Harvey (2017) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 281-333-4211 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-10 West, I-45 North, US-59 North, TX-288 South |
| Elevation | 30 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Harris County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Flooding
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9/10
Critical Risk
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