Midland County adjacent to Ector County is the executive hub of the Permian Basin oil industry hosting the headquarters of numerous major oil companies. The county faces tornado risk and flash flooding. The August 2019 Odessa-Midland mass shooting — in which a gunman shot 47 people across multiple locations killing seven — demonstrated the county's vulnerability to mass casualty events. Midland International Air and Space Port creates aviation emergency planning requirements.
// 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 Mass Shooting |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (432) 688-4040 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-20 TX-158 TX-349 US-80 |
// County Profile
| County | Midland County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 170 |
| Area | 900 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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