Storm Ready

The National Weather Service has designated the City of Allen as Storm Ready.

The Allen Fire Department is working with the NBC 5 - KXAS-TV Weather Team to provide you with as much information possible to prepare you in the event of adverse weather conditions.

In North Texas and the City of Allen, adverse conditions can range from 100+ degree temperatures to icy roadways. By providing this information year round, we hope that you will take the opportunity to educate yourself and your family on what to do in the event of severe or adverse weather before it happens.

Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for CodeRED

CodeRED is an emergency calling system that gives county officials the means to distribute emergency messages out to the public at a rate of 60,000 calls an hour. It's like a reverse 911 system. It can be used to notify residents of various emergency incidents where quick, accurate notification is essential for public safety, such as:

Evacuation Notices
Flooding
Public health crisis
Drinking Water Contamination
Utility Outage
Missing Persons
Chemical Spill or Gas Leaks

It's an incredible idea, but is only as good as the information they have available to them. It can only be effective with the participation of area residents. Collin County residents can register FREE and can register online, with your home, business, cell and/or email address.

The required information includes full name, street address, city, state, and zip code. You can add other info such as cell number and email address. The information you provide will remain private and only be used for critical situations.

For more information, please contact Collin County's Homeland Security at 972-548-5537 or register online.

KnoWhat2Do

The KnoWhat2Do website was developed through the collaboration of our North Central Texas regional governments. It provides a comprehensive resource for preparing you on how to Think, Prepare and Act to protect your personal safety and the safety of those around you.

Weather Radios

NOAA Weather Radio
NOAA Radio Frequencies

Interactive Guides

Learn more about Tornadoes
Deadly Lighting
North Texas Flash Floods
What is Hail?

Are You Ready?

FEMA Publication on how to prepare for Natural Disasters

Permission was given to the Allen Fire Department by NBC 5- KXAS to reference educational and informational material on their website, with the intent to fulfill our collective goals in educating the public in the event of severe weather.

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