September is National Preparedness Month
Visit Ready.gov for work with your family on a preparedness plan. You can also visit Brazos County's Emergency Preparedness Resources page for useful information
Work with your whole family to make sure you're always ready for any emergency!
COVID Resouces
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas Health and Human Services | Department of State Health Services
2-1-1 Texas - When calling 2-1-1 pick option 6 for answers to medical questions
State and Local COVID Numbers
General Public
- What You Need to Know about COVID
- Local Testing Sites
- Testing Sites Outside of Brazos County
- Isolation Guidelines
- Coronavirus Self-Checker
- Caring for Someone with COVID
- Recommended Cleaning Supplies
- Disinfecting Your Home if Someone is Sick
- Share Facts, Not Fear
- Symptom Log
Businesses
- State Minimum Standard Health Protocols
- What to Do if You Have a Positive Case at Your Business
- Symptom Log
Essential Workers
- Essential Workers who Have Been Exposed to COVID
- First Responders
- FEMA Response
- Hospice Guidelines
- Symptom Log
Healthcare Providers
Basic Prevention
- Minimizing exposure is especially important for people who are 65 or older or who have underlying health conditions such as, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer. Those individuals in this group have a higher risk of developing this severe disease. The safest thing for them, during an outbreak, will be to stay home as much as possible to minimize close contact with others
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Those who are are sheltering at home should discuss with the doctor about getting additional prescription medications, have enough household items and groceries on hand
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Limit gatherings to 10 individuals or less
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Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
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Wear a well-fitting mask that covers the mouth and nose completely
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Stay home if you are feeling sick