Port Lavaca Texas sits on Lavaca Bay in Calhoun County — a historically active hurricane corridor on the Texas coast. The city is adjacent to major chemical manufacturing including Formosa Plastics' Point Comfort facility — one of the largest plastics production complexes in North America. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused significant flooding in Calhoun County. The Alcoa plant in Point Comfort and the Formosa complex create significant industrial chemical release risk during hurricane events.
// 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 | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Chemical / Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 9 |
| Last Major Event | Harvey 2017 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 361-552-9791 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 16 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Calhoun County TX
Texas · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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8/10
High Risk