Emergency Preparedness

Mission Statement

The City of Ingleside is charged with carrying out a comprehensive all-hazard emergency management program for the community. This program includes mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery planning.

Goals / Services Provided

This Office maintains its responsibilities to the citizens of Ingleside directly and indirectly through service to the Mayor and Council and in the area of Emergency Management as outlined by State law and by City Charter; with primary duties being mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Programs

Coastal Bend Coordination and Alert Network (CBCAN)

Ingleside is part of the Coastal Bend Coordination and Alert Network. CBCAN provides tools and information for emergency responders and citizens to help their communities be better prepared for emergencies and disasters. We encourage you to visit the site tolerant more about emergency preparedness.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

The City of Ingleside Office of Emergency Management schedules Community Emergency Response Team training courses. The classes are held at the Ingleside Fire Station, located at:
2425 8th Street
Ingleside, TX 78362

Email Shanna Owens or call 361-776-7422 for information on the next class and how you can get involved.

The Vial of Life Project

We proudly offer Vial of Life decals to the community for free. The Vial of Life Project lets first responders know your medical information in an emergency. We feel that the Vial of Life Project is the most important program for protecting seniors and others in need.

We would like to thank American Senior Safety Medical Alarm Systems for donating these kits to our organization.

Transportation Assistance Registry for the City of Ingleside

If you need any assistance during the time of an emergency evacuation please register online. If you have any questions or need assistance in filling out the form please contact the Emergency Management Department at 361-776-7422.

Narcotics.com

Narcotics.com helps people find local Narcotics Anonymous meetings and provides resources for various types of treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, and support groups. To talk to a drug rehab specialist, call 800-407-7195.

Addictions.com

Addictions.com includes general resources for a variety of addictions along with a local treatment center directory similar to how Narcotics.com helps people find local NA Meetings. For addiction treatment help for yourself or your loved one, call (800) 662-HELP (4357). 

Rehabs.org

Rehabs.org provides info for people at any stage of their recovery journey, including info on different types of therapy/recovery options, warning signs, how to talk to a family member, definitions of different types of treatment.

FreeRehabCenters.org

FreeRehabCenters.org is about providing the most complete list of free, low cost, sliding scale, and low income assisted rehab list on the Internet. We scoured thousands of non profit organizations that provide alcohol, drug, another other assistance with substance abuse rehabilitation.