With heavy rains from Hurricane Laura possible in our area, it’s an excellent time to review necessary safety precautions and take appropriate actions to protect your family and property. It’s also a good idea to sign up to receive emergency notifications from Brazos County. Continue reading 8 steps you can take to weather the storm
Saturday’s tornado in nearby Franklin destroyed much of the town with winds of 136-165 mph. Fortunately, only about a dozen minor injuries were reported, but the dangerous EF-3 twister served as a wake-up call for the Bryan-College Station community. As if we needed another warning. Continue reading Franklin tornado yet another reminder to be prepared
Our prayers remain with those affected by Harvey, as well as those in the path of Irma. While College Station was spared harsh effects from the recent storms, we still say thanks to our employees who worked around the clock here and in other jurisdictions. Continue reading Video: College Station responds to Hurricane Harvey
While the impacts of Hurricane Harvey across the state and along the coast may vary, locally we are expecting heavy rains and flooding conditions beginning late Friday with the potential to continue through the weekend and into early next week. We urge residents to prepare by taking these actions. Continue reading Prepare for possible impacts of Hurricane Harvey
Last May, a tornado battered several neighborhoods along a two-mile path in Bryan, damaging more than 150 homes. No major injuries were reported, but the dangerous storm served as a wake-up call for the Bryan-College Station community. Just because tornadoes have been rare in our area doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be vigilant and well-prepared. Continue reading Last May’s tornado showed we should be vigilant
On May 26, torrential rainfall caused widespread flooding that required College Station Fire Department’s swift-water rescue team to be called into action. Our podcast guest, Lt. Chad Phillips, describes the challenges he and his team faced in reaching a stranded law enforcement officer — clinging to a tree for more than two hours — while rain was falling, floodwaters were rushing and rising, and darkness was upon them. Continue reading Podcast: CSFD’s swift-water rescue you might’ve missed
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