Winter Weather Preparedness

With winter weather anticipated, the City of Friendswood would like to share winter weather preparedness tips and an update on the Touch A Truck event. For the latest weather information, visit the National Weather Service Website.

Prepare the 4 P's

People

Minimize time outdoors
Prepare for power outages
Check on family, friends, and neighbors

Pets

Keep pets warm, dry, and indoors as much as possible
Ensure their food and water doesn’t freeze

Pipes

Insulate pipes
Open up sink cabinets to expose pipes to heated air
Disconnect hoses and turn off sprinklers

Plants

Know their temperature threshold
Cover them before the cold weather arrives

Winter Prep Checklist - Wrap pipes with insulation to keep them from freezing, Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, Have your furnace inspected, Get your chimney flue and fireplace cleaned, Check & replenish household emergency supply kit, Know where your water shut off valve is located. Stay informed and receive critical notifications by signing up for Friendswood Alerts at friendswood.com/notify.

Winter Preparedness Checklist

Winter weather can lead to power outages and travel disruptions. Checking these items off now can help you stay safe and prepared.

The City of Friendswood has created a video that shows residents how to locate their water shut-off valve.

For updates during weather events, make sure you are signed up for Friendswood Alerts.

STEAR- State of Texas emergency assistance registry, Medical Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Mobility Assistance, Personal Care Assistance, Medically Fragile Support, and Communication Assistance. Find out more and Register at STEAR.Texas.Gov.

STEAR Registry

Do you or anyone you know need some assistance during times of an emergency event? The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency.  Individuals must register each year to remain in the registry. 

Who Should Register?

• People with disabilities
• People who are medically fragile
• People with access and functional needs such as:
   - People who have limited mobility
   - People who have communication barriers
   - People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
   - People who require transportation assistance
   - People who require personal care assistance

How to Register
• Register Online at stear.texas.gov
• Dial 2-1-1 or use your video telephone relay option of choice to contact 211 at 877-541-7905 (Texas Information Referral Network)

Numbers to Know - Non-Emergency Police 281-996-3300, Texas New Mexico Power (Galveston County) - 888-866-7456, CenterPoint Energy (Harris County) 713-207-2222

Touch A Truck Update

The Touch a Truck event that was scheduled for January 24, 2026, has been postponed due to weather conditions for this weekend. For questions, please contact the Friendswood Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or at rec@friendswood.com