San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management

The official X account of San Patricio County, Texas Office of Emergency Management. Call 911 for emergencies. Account not monitored 24/7

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🚨 We are monitoring a 20” natural gas line leak in the Taft area. Contractors are working to fix the leak. The leak is far enough away from residents that there is no community action needed at this time. If anything changes, we will send out another alert.

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🍂🎃 CARVE OUT TIME FOR PREPAREDNESS THIS FALL! 🎃🍂

Take a few minutes this fall to make sure you and your family are ready for whatever comes your way! 🏡🔦📋

A little preparation now can make a big difference later. 🧡

#CarvingOutPreparedness #FallPreparedness

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🇺🇸🎖️ TODAY IS NATIONAL VFW DAY! 🎖️🇺🇸

September 29 marks the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in 1899. Today, we honor the veterans who have served our nation and recognize the VFW’s continued work supporting veterans, military families and communities. ❤️🤍💙

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💵🚨 DON’T LET A DISASTER LEAVE YOU WITHOUT ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY!

When the power goes out or systems go down, ATMs, banks and electronic payments may not be available. 💳⚡

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Recreation and rails don't mix. Riding on or too close to a railroad track is illegal and dangerous. #SanPatricioCountyOEM #STOPTrackTragedies #StayOffStayAwayStaySafe

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🎒🌀 Is YOUR family disaster ready?

Today is National Family Day — a great reminder that one of the best things we can do for the people we love is make sure we’re prepared when an emergency happens. 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Don’t wait for an emergency to make a plan. Prepare today! ✅

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

Donation isn’t the only way to help your community after a disaster.

Search this directory for disaster relief groups: https://t.co/V34OGYgkAU

#SPCOEM #NPM2026 #NationalPreparednessMonth2026
#emergencypreparedness
#Donations

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Do you want to help after a disaster?

💵 It’s best to provide cash donations to reputable organizations working on the ground to purchase exactly what is needed.

Learn more at https://t.co/fi9uXhwkGe

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

The best way to stay safe?
Notice what’s around you. 👀

Today is National Situational Awareness Day, a good reminder to slow down and pay attention to what’s going on around you.
If something doesn’t feel right, speak up.

#SanPatricioCountyOEM
#SituationalAwarenessDay

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🌪️ September is National Preparedness Month

Knowing the difference between a tornado watch and a warning can save lives. Share this info!

📲Watch = Be ready
🚨Warning = Take action now

Stay away from windows and shelter in an interior room.

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

📅 September is National Preparedness Month! 📲

Stay informed before an emergency happens. Sign up for San Patricio County Reverse Alert at https://t.co/NjEPngD7ol or text your ZIP Code to 888777 to receive important emergency updates. 🚨

#SanPatricioCounty #ReverseAlert

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🗓️ September is National Preparedness Month 📣

Preparedness doesn't have to be costly.💸

👉 Start with what you already have.
🕰️ Build your emergency kit a little at a time.
☁️ Store important documents digitally or in a flood-safe place.

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

City of Aransas Pass Alert: S Avenue A will be closed from Sept 21 through Sept 25 (2026). The closure is between the Intersection of S Avenue A and W Highland Ave due to a Water Line Extension. Plan alternate routes.

Questions:
Aransas Pass Utilities Dept
361-758-3111 ext: 3124

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🔥 FIRE WEATHER ALERT | Tuesday, September 15 🔥

🚫 Avoid outdoor burning today.
🚬 Never toss cigarettes on the ground.
🔥 Use extreme caution with anything that could create a spark or flame.

Stay fire-smart, San Patricio County! 🧯👨‍🚒

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

Every great prep plan needs a killer soundtrack! 🎧

We’re building the ultimate Emergency Preparedness Playlist, and we need your track picks! What song best fits getting ready, staying safe, or weathering the storm? 🌩️

Drop your top song titles in the comments! 👇🎵

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

Good Monday morning! Another Heat Advisory is in effect today across most of South TX with heat indices as high as 114°F.
Southeasterly winds will strengthen to 15-25 MPH this afternoon, very low rain chances along the seabreeze.

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

🌧️ Keep Our Storm Drains Clear! 🍃

Leaves, grass clippings, and litter can quickly collect along curbs and in gutters. When it rains, all that debris can wash straight into our storm drains.

[San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management @SanPatCountyOEM]

September is National Preparedness Month!
Don't forget to pack emergency kit items for your pets! 🐶😺

🐾 Pet food, bowls, and water.
🐾 Leashes and collars.
🐾 Vet documents and photo of you and your pet.