In any emergency, call 911 first.
The skies around here aren't always blue — fire, wind, tornado, illness, hail, violence. Preparedness today is more important than ever. Use the resources below to stay safe.
Call 911General Emergency Preparedness
Visit Ready.gov
Ready.gov helps prepare the average person for common disasters and emergencies.
Learn moreCreate/Join a "CERT" Team
Community Emergency Response Teams are civilians trained to respond in major emergencies. Andrews, Gaines, and Dawson counties are part of Permian Basin CERT (PBRPC). Terry and Yoakum counties are part of South Plains CERT (SPAG). As of 2025 there are no active CERT teams in our region.
Learn moreSign Up for WTXIS Resident Registry
Available to residents of Andrews County — sign up to receive general emergency alerts from WTXIS.
Learn moreVisit the American Red Cross
From chemical spills to winter storms, the Red Cross has easy-to-follow tips for preparing your family and staying safe during and after an emergency.
Learn moreBuild a Kit for Home and Vehicle
An emergency kit has everything your family may need during an emergency — for staying inside longer than usual or being stranded in your vehicle.
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Medical Emergency Preparedness
Take a CPR/First Aid Course
Seminole EMS offers CPR/First Aid classes taught by local emergency medical professionals so you can react calmly and effectively in critical situations.
Learn moreLearn How to "Stop the Bleed"
A free course from Seminole EMS that teaches bystanders proper bleeding control — using hands, dressings, and tourniquets to control life-threatening bleeding.
Learn moreSign Up a Loved One for "Morning Call"
Seminole EMS Morning Call offers early-morning check-ins and assistance for seniors or at-risk community members living alone.
Learn moreSign Up Your Child for EMS Kids Camp
An annual Seminole EMS multi-day camp for kids 8–18 with hands-on opportunities to learn essential life-saving skills.
Learn moreSign Up for "Medical Necessity"
If you or a loved one depends on oxygen, is wheelchair-bound, or has other medical necessities, Seminole EMS offers a Medical Necessity form so first responders can reach you quickly.
Learn moreRegister Your Cellar or Basement
Seminole EMS offers a form to register your cellar or basement so first responders can locate you quickly during an emergency.
Learn moreRegister Your AED
Register your business or organization's Automated External Defibrillator to link AED locations with trained responders and cardiac arrest victims.
Learn moreBecome an EMT
Seminole EMS offers a 24-week EMT-B training program for prehospital emergency medicine, open to anyone interested in serving our community.
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Fire Emergency Preparedness
Comply with Local Burn Bans
Burn bans restrict outdoor burning during dry or wildfire conditions. Check the Texas A&M Forest Service map to see if your county is currently under a burn ban.
Learn moreChange Smoke/CO Alarm Batteries
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms save lives but only when their batteries work. An easy reminder: change them when the time changes twice a year.
Learn moreClean Up Large Debris Piles
Piles of trash, wood, boxes, and other debris pose serious fire risks in or near homes. Hoarding situations create particular danger for residents and firefighters.
Learn moreBuild with Metal
During wildfires, flying embers are the main way homes ignite. Building exteriors with metal siding or other non-combustible materials reduces that risk.
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Security Emergency Preparedness
Secure Your Firearm
Secure firearm storage is the #1 way to help prevent accidents, theft, and misuse. It also plays an important role in suicide prevention.
Learn moreBuild an Active Shooter Plan
Encountering an active shooter is unlikely, but it never hurts to prepare. Learn how to react and what to expect in such a situation.
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