Brazoria County

🌀 Brazoria County Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Expo 🌀

🎁 Join us on June 27th for a chance to win one of many door prizes!

🎉 Attendees at the Brazoria County Hurricane & Disaster Preparedness Expo will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a door prize, including one of FIVE generators!

📍Brazoria County Fairgrounds
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
🎟️ Free Admission, Parking, Food & Prizes (while supplies last)

Thank you to our sponsors: CAER, H-E-B, and Velasco Drainage District!

📸 Photo Friday📸

🪶 This Pileated Woodpecker was photographed in Brazoria County, showing off its unmistakable red crest.

🌳Known for their powerful drumming and ability to carve large holes in trees while searching for insects, these birds play an important role in our local ecosystem.

🔎What's the coolest wildlife you've spotted in Brazoria County?

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Need a one-stop-shop for New World Screwworm information?

Gov. Abbott has announced a new website to help connect Texans with resources.

Visit screwworm.texas.gov to navigate these materials.

Brazoria County remains under a heat advisory in effect through Saturday with highs of 90-95°F (32-35°C) and heat index values of 107-114°F (41-46°C) expected.

Hot temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illness, especially for those working or spending time outdoors.
Take precautions:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Take breaks in the shade or air conditioning
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
👶 Check on children, older adults, pets, and neighbors
🚗 Never leave people or pets in a parked

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe, Brazoria County!

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high rip current risk along Brazoria County beaches through Friday (June 19) evening.

If you are headed to the beach, use caution when in the water!

🏊‍♂️Rip currents can pull even the strongest swimmer out to sea.

☀️🥵 Need a place to cool off? 🥵☀️

Cooling Centers Open Today

As temperatures climb across Brazoria County, County Libraries will be open during regular business hours and available as cooling centers for residents looking for a break from the heat.

The Brazoria County Dream Center is also available as a cooling center today.

Stop by a nearby location to cool down and stay hydrated.

📍 Find your nearest library location and hours: https://mybcls.org/101/Hours-Locations
📍 Brazoria County Dream Center: 794 Brazosport Blvd S., Clute, TX
Mon – Thurs 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

🔥 Heat Advisory in Effect 🔥

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Brazoria County and the surrounding area for today, June 18 - 10 PM on Friday, June 19. Hot temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illness, especially for those working or spending time outdoors.

Take precautions:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Take breaks in the shade or air conditioning
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
👶 Check on children, older adults, pets, and neighbors
🚗 Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle

Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and call 911 in an emergency.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe, Brazoria County!

⛈️Update from the NWS on the ongoing Flood Watch and newly designated Tropical Storm Arthur.

Heavy rain can cause street flooding. If you see water over the roadway, turn around—don’t drive through it.

🚗 Turn Around, Don’t Drown.