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Ellis County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with the City of Midlothian, Ellis County, and the State of Texas to identify natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in our area. After identifying these risks, the City of Midlothian and Ellis County have developed long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction.
Additional Emergency Preparedness Videos:
- FEMA Natural Disasters during COVID 19
- KnoWhat2Do Video Gallery (Emergency Preparedness Videos)
- KnoWhat2Do Emergency Preparedness Video
- KnoWhat2Do Think.Prepare.Act Video
- FEMA Preparedness Videos
- FEMA / CDC Shelter or Evacuation Video
- Pet Preparedness Video
- Pipeline and Gas Well Emergencies Video
- North Central Texas (DFW) Severe Weather Video
- Severe Weather & Flooding Video
- Winter Weather Video
- Local Hazards Video
- Mass Violence /Active Shooter / Terrorism Video
- ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Video
Outdoor Warning Siren System
An Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) system consists of siren(s) designed to alert people of approaching or existing hazardous conditions, which will require immediate protective actions in order to save lives. Traditionally, these systems have been mistakenly referred to as “tornado sirens” but the term fails to acknowledge all applications for activating sirens. In order to avoid any confusion as to the purpose of these systems, the City of Midlothian shall refer to sirens as “Outdoor Warning Sirens” in an effort to reinforce the multiple conditions for which the City of Midlothian may activate sirens to alert people in outdoor areas.
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Tonya Hunter
Emergency ManagerPhone: (972) 775-7621
About Us
Emergency Managers are professionals who are tasked with the responsibility of helping communities and organizations anticipate hazards and vulnerability, and undertake measures to more effectively deal with disasters (e.g., mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from them).
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Physical Address
1150 N. Highway 67
Midlothian, TX 76065