Odessa in the Permian Basin faces moderate tornado risk on the flat west Texas plains. The city was struck by a mass shooting event in August 2019 demonstrating the unique public safety emergency challenges of the region. The oil and gas industry dominates with industrial emergency planning considerations including well blowouts and pipeline incidents. Odessa sits adjacent to Midland sharing the same high-production Permian Basin energy infrastructure emergency planning concerns.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (432) 335-3221 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-20 US-385 TX-349 TX-191 |
| Elevation | 2890 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Ector County TX
Texas · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk