With the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail, along with the possibility of flooding rain, the State of Texas has decided to be proactive.

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According to the Office of the Texas Governor, emergency response resources have been activated ahead of the threat of severe weather that is expected throughout the state. The Texas State Emergency Operations Center readiness level has been raised to Level II (Escalated Response).

What Emergency Response Resources Include

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force One and Texas Task Force Two): Boat Squads and Urban Search and Rescue Packages for emergency weather if necessary. The following state resources are also on standby:

Severe Weather Safety

Emergency government site ready.gov recommends that you should do the following when severe weather is predicted:

  • Create a plan with your family before severe weather hits
  • Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in your vehicle
  • Check your insurance policies
  • Evacuate if advised by local authorities

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According to FBI statistics, Texas had 438 violent crimes and 2,562 property crimes per 100,000 residents as of this year. For every 100,000 residents, there are 224 police officers statewide.

Crime rates are expressed as the number of incidents per 100,000 people.

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While it's always a good idea to know about areas with the lowest crime rates and best recreational opportunities when you are looking for a place to live, it’s also important to know which places to avoid. Even if you move to a neighborhood with a low crime rate, you could also be close to less safe communities.

Here are the top 10 worst places to live in Texas according to moneyinc.com.

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