Brazos County hurricane guide¶

The Brazos County Department of Emergency Management plans for disasters together with Bryan, College Station, Kurten, Wixon Valley, and Texas A&M University, working from the shared Brazos Community Emergency Operations Center. The county is inland, but it lists hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods among its hazards, so tropical storms can bring heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes. Keep emergency alerts turned on in your phone settings, because the county now sends alerts through the federal wireless alert system.

Checked on October 3, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Brazos County Department of Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Brazos County¶

Brazos County's CodeRED alert system is down after a data breach at the vendor, and the county is choosing a replacement. Until then, alerts go out through FEMA's system to phones in the area, and you do not need to sign up. If you used your old CodeRED password on other accounts, the county asks you to change those passwords.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Emergency	911	Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office	979-821-1010	Brazos County Emergency Management Coordinator, 110 N. Main Street, Bryan. Office line. Not for emergencies.
County information line	979-775-7400	Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan. Office line. Not for emergencies.
Sheriff's Office non-emergency	979-361-4980	For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information¶

Brazos County emergency alerts: How the county is sending emergency alerts now. Make sure Emergency Alerts are turned on in your phone settings. Website.
Brazos County Department of Emergency Management: The county's emergency preparedness page, with family planning, pet, and access and functional needs information. Website.
Brazos Community Emergency Operations Center: Emergency updates from Brazos County, Bryan, and College Station, and how to report problems during an emergency. Website.
Brazos County Road Notifications: The county's road closure map. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Brazos County does not post a standing list of shelters. If shelters open during a storm, the county and cities announce them, so watch for emergency alerts and updates from the Brazos Community Emergency Operations Center. The county says only service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters, so call ahead to friends, family, or hotels outside the affected area that will take your pets. Never drive through flooded roads.

Help to evacuate¶

State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR): The county's preparedness page links STEAR, the state registry for people who may need help during an emergency, and TxDOT evacuation routes. Website.
Planning for pets: The county's guide to a pet disaster plan and kit. The county's Animal Issues Committee plans for pets and livestock in disasters. Website.

Radio, TV and weather¶

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Radio stations¶

Station	Frequency	Language	Notes
KNDE	95.1 FM	English	Emergency Alert System primary station (LP1)
KSAM-FM	101.7 FM	English	Emergency Alert System primary station (LP2)

Emergency Alert System roles come from the Texas Emergency Alert System Plan, approved in December 2017 and updated in January 2026, published by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

NOAA Weather Radio¶

A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.

Station	Frequency	Transmitter
WXK30	162.550 MHz	Bryan
WNG649	162.525 MHz	Milano

TV stations¶

Station	Channel	Network	Language
KWTX-TV (KWTX)	10	CBS	English
KBTX-TV (KBTX News 3)	3	CBS	English
KXXV (25 News KXXV)	25	ABC	English
KRHD-CD (25 News Brazos Valley)	40	ABC	English
KCEN-TV (KCEN 6)	6	NBC	English
KWKT-TV (FOX 44)	44	Fox	English

Official forecasts¶

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 281-337-5074. Website.
National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

Entergy Texas: Text OUT to 36778 after signing up for Outage Texting. Phone: 800-968-8243. Website.
Mid-South Electric Cooperative (MidSouth Synergy): Text OUTAGE to 352-667 (if your cell number is on your account). Phone: 936-825-5100. Website.
Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative: You can also text OUT to 1-800-443-9462. Phone: 800-443-9462. Website.
City of Bryan - Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 979-822-3777. Website.
City of College Station Utilities: Text OUT to 979-599-7917. Phone: 855-528-4278. Website.

After the storm: help for displaced residents¶

If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.

Where to start¶

2-1-1 Texas: The free 211 helpline for all of Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, answered by 25 Area Information Centers. Help finding food, housing, child care, crisis counseling, and disaster services, day or night. Dial 211 at any hour. If 211 does not connect, call 877-541-7905. Choose your language, then option 1 for local services or option 4 to register for STEAR. Phone: 211. Website.

Housing and shelter¶

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.

Food¶

Brazos Valley Food Bank: Regional food bank for 6 counties. It supplies local food pantries and meal sites. Bryan office. Call or use its website to find a food pantry near you. Phone: 979-779-3663. Website.

Money, work and insurance¶

DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.

Legal help¶

Lone Star Legal Aid: Free civil legal help for low-income residents of 72 counties in east and southeast Texas, including the Houston and Beaumont areas. Its Disaster Relief team helps with lost legal papers, home repair contracts, landlord problems, proof of home ownership, and FEMA appeals. Call to apply. Houston main office: 713-652-0077. You can also apply online. Phone: 800-733-8394. Website.

Emotional support¶

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley crisis line: The local mental health authority for Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties, under contract with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Answered at any hour, for a mental health or substance use crisis. You can also call or text 988. Phone: 888-522-8262. Website.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.

Relief organizations¶

American Red Cross Heart of Texas Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 17 counties in the Brazos Valley and around Waco, part of the Red Cross Central and South Texas Region. Shelter, emergency help, and disaster relief. Bryan office. Waco office: 254-523-4985. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 979-776-8279. Website.

Cities and towns¶

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources¶

Checked on October 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.