The Baytown Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works with city departments, local agencies, industry, and community groups to plan, prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies that affect the Baytown community.
The Office of Emergency Management also works closely with the Greater Baytown Area Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to ensure the community is prepared for a hazardous materials incident. Learn how you can become better prepared for all hazards by visiting the Get Prepared section of our website.
Emergency Alerts
SwiftReach is the City of Baytown's phone notification system. This system allows the City to contact citizens with important information by phone, email, and/or text message. Register your number so you continue receiving updates when you're away from home.
Sign up for SwiftReachOutdoor Warning Sirens
The City of Baytown maintains an outdoor warning system of pole-mounted sirens placed throughout the city to warn the community of a chemical emergency.
National Flood Insurance Program
Many residents of Baytown hold National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies on their homes and businesses — often a lender requirement for a mortgage, and a wise protection even outside the official floodplain. NFIP coverage applies specifically to flood damage, which standard homeowner or business policies typically exclude.
Significant cost increases to NFIP policies are coming this year. See the documents below for details.
NFIP Policy Cost Increases (PDF) →
