Milam County hurricane guide¶
Milam County Emergency Management works under the direction of the County Judge and is based at the courthouse in Cameron. The county is far from the coast, but tropical storms that move inland can bring heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes. In 2026 the county declared local disasters for June flooding and January winter weather. Sign up for Everbridge alerts and never drive through flooded roads.
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 Milam County Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Milam County¶
- After a disaster, the county links the Texas Division of Emergency Management damage survey so you can report damage to your home, business, or farm.
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 | 254-697-7060 | Milam County Emergency Management Coordinator. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| County information line | 254-697-7000 | Milam County Courthouse and County Judge. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 254-697-7033 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Milam County Everbridge: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Everbridge is the county's emergency notification provider. Website.
- Milam County Emergency Management: The county emergency management page, with disaster declarations and recovery information. 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.
Milam County does not publish a shelter list. If shelters are needed, officials announce them for each emergency. Do not go to a site until officials announce it is open. Watch Everbridge alerts and the county website.
Help to evacuate¶
- State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR): Milam County asks people with disabilities, people who are medically fragile, people with functional needs, and people who need a ride to evacuate to register with STEAR, a free state registry. Register online at stear.texas.gov or call 2-1-1 and press option 4. 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 |
| WXK35 | 162.475 MHz | Waco |
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 Fort Worth/Dallas: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 817-429-2631. Website.
- National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Oncor Electric Delivery: In the ERCOT competitive market you may buy power from a retail electric provider, but Oncor owns the lines and restores outages: report outages to Oncor, not to your retail provider. Phone: 888-313-4747. Website.
- Entergy Texas: Text OUT to 36778 after signing up for Outage Texting. Phone: 800-968-8243. Website.
- Bartlett Electric Cooperative: After hours: 888-881-7396. Phone: 254-527-3551. Website.
- Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-949-4414. Website.
- Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative: Member services line. To report an outage by text, text OUT to 1-855-644-1795. Phone: 800-840-2957. 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¶
- Central Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank for 21 counties. It supplies local food pantries and meal sites. Austin office. Call or use its website to find a food pantry near you. Phone: 512-282-2111. 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¶
- Central Counties Services crisis line: The local mental health authority for Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, and Milam 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: 800-888-4036. Website.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.
Relief organizations¶
- American Red Cross Central Texas Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 10 counties in central Texas, part of the Red Cross Central and South Texas Region. Shelter, emergency help, and disaster relief. Austin office. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 512-928-4271. 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.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.milamcounty.net/departments/emergency_management/em_doc_center_resources_and_links.php
- https://www.milamcounty.net/departments/emergency_management/index.php
- https://www.milamcounty.net/how_do_i/staff_directory.php
- https://www.milamcountysherifftx.org/
- https://www.milamcounty.net/departments/emergency_management/everbridge.php
- https://www.milamcounty.net/departments/emergency_management/jurisdiction_portal_survey_tool/index.php
- https://www.weather.gov/source/nwr/JS/CCL.js
- https://api.weather.gov/zones/county/TXC331
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KNDE
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KSAM
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KWTX-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KBTX-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KXXV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KRHD-CD
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KCEN-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/KWKT-TV
- https://www.oncor.com/us/en/home.html
- https://www.entergytexas.com/contact
- https://www.bartlettec.coop/
- https://www.bluebonnet.coop/
- https://www.hotec.coop/
- https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster/
- https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/find-your-local-mental-health-or-behavioral-health-authority
- https://www.211texas.org/about-2-1-1/
- https://www.feedingtexas.org/food-banks/
- https://www.lonestarlegal.org/offices/
- https://www.redcross.org/local/texas/central-and-south-texas/about-us/locations/central-texas.html