Initiatives
1 Creation of Ready Southlake:
Ready Southlake is an integral part of Southlake’s disaster
response capabilities and creates a community that is more
resilient and connected with those around us. Ready Southlake
serves as a mechanism to engage faith-based community
members, the city, and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
(VOADs) to create a resilient and a better prepared community.
2 Vector Control:
The Office of Emergency Management closely monitors and
controls the mosquito population on public property by
promoting effective drainage, controlling vegetation, eliminating
breeding sources, applying larvacides to stagnant water and
spraying as necessary for adult mosquitoes. Over the 30 week
span of the vector season, 150+ traps were set by emergency
management personnel and evaluated by Tarrant County Health
Department.
3 New Outdoor Warning Siren:
The Office of Emergency Management recently installed a new
Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) at Southlake DPS North Training
Center at 100 East Dove Road to increase emergency warning
coverage across Southlake. With a vital location near North Park,
one of Southlake’s most frequented community parks, the newly
added siren benefits both park visitors and area residents.
4 Public Outreach and Education:
The Office of Emergency Management conducted 22 public
outreach events, educating over 655 people on the benefits of
disaster preparedness and severe weather phenomena.
Emergency Management