Texas hurricane season officially begins today, June 1 and ends November 30.

The 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland, are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storms.

The best defense is preparedness and public education about the dangers of the high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornadoes that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction with a hurricane or tropical storm.

The Oakwood Glen Association urges a…