Frequently Asked Questions

You can sign up for Kaufman County’s Emergency Alert Notification System by visiting the Emergency Notification Alert System | Kaufman County, TX page.

This system will notify you of emergencies, severe weather alerts, evacuation notices, and other critical information. You can choose to receive alerts by text message, phone call, or email.

No. Due to traffic congestion and hundreds or thousands of other residents trying to get to public shelters, it could have tragic consequences.

Have a plan to get to the nearest well-constructed building to take shelter during a tornado.  

You will need to contact the Development Services Department at 469-376-4130. They handle 911 addressing requests and can assist you with the steps needed to assign an official address to your property.

If you notice a culvert washout, flooding, large potholes, or any other kind of road damage, you should contact the Road and Bridge Commissioner for the precinct you live in.

Each precinct has its own commissioner responsible for maintaining and repairing county roads in their area.

If you’re not sure which precinct you’re in, you can:

• Visit your county’s official website to view a precinct map, Kaufman County GIS

• Call any Road & Bridge Department

Reporting damage promptly helps crews respond quickly and keep roads safe for everyone.

Yes, but shelters are only activated during an emergency, and the location will depend on the type and impact of the disaster.

Once a shelter is activated, the location and details will be announced through:

• Official county social media pages

• Emergency alerts and notifications

It's important to stay connected during emergencies so you can receive up-to-date shelter information when it becomes available.