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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Brownsville leaders and emergency personnel are continuing preparations for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season through training and coordinated planning aimed at protecting residents and restoring essential services if a storm affects the area.
According to the city, utility personnel completed their annual Hurricane Tabletop Exercise in June, a two-day training designed to strengthen emergency response plans before severe weather develops. Team members from across the utility worked through realistic storm scenarios, reviewed emergency procedures, and practiced the coordination needed to respond effectively during a hurricane or other major weather event.
The training uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS), a nationally recognized framework that helps emergency responders coordinate operations during disasters. Officials said the system ensures that every team member understands their role and can respond without delay if an emergency occurs.
City officials said the advance planning reflects Brownsville’s commitment to being prepared well before a storm threatens the region. They said the training is intended to help restore electricity and water services as quickly and safely as possible while supporting the community during severe weather.
Officials also encouraged residents to prepare their households by storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of three days, assembling an emergency go-bag with medications, important documents, phone chargers and other essentials, knowing their evacuation zone and route using Cameron County’s updated maps, following official communication channels for service updates during storm events, and registering for Cameron County emergency alerts.
“We will always do our part,” the city said. “A little preparation at home goes a long way toward keeping your family safe when it matters most.”
