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Polk County Emergency Management, Texas

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Polk County Emergency Management, Texas

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Ph: 936-327-6826; Fax: 936-327-6890; Emergency Management, Rural Addressing, Mapping What is Emergency Management? https://www.oem.co.polk.tx.us

Emergency Management is the ability to respond to natural and man-made disasters through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in order to protect life, property, and the environment. Polk County is most susceptible to the following natural hazards: floods, thunderstorms, hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, severe winter storms, drought, and extreme heat. Polk County is most susceptible to the following man-made hazards: hazmat incidents, wildfires

Mitigation:

OEM actively looks for ways to reduce and/or eliminate natural and man-made risks and their affects on people and property. Preparedness:

OEM develops emergency plans, trains first responders, and actively disseminates important information to residents. Response:

OEM responds to emergencies through information dissemination, resource coordination, and shelter operation. Recovery:

OEM, first responders, leaders in the private and public sector, utility workers, and volunteers work together to help our community recover from emergencies and disasters. The Polk County Office of Emergency Management is also responsible for floodplain management, and addressing residents in Polk County. For more information, please visit our website.

11/04/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCIND - 11/4/26
The boil water notice in effect for customers in Natasha Heights, Cherokee Forest, Green Acres, Lakeland Hideaway has been rescinded.

If you have questions, please call LLWS at 936-327-3107.

Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours.

11/04/2026

GOODRICH BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED - 11/3/2026
The boil water notice in effect for customers in the City of Goodrich has been rescinded. If you have questions, please call the City of Goodrich at 936-365-2228 or Shannon Goins at 936-433-1335.
Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours

11/03/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED- 11/3/26
The boil water notice in effect for customers in Indian Hill Estates has been rescinded. If you have questions, please call LLWS at 936-327-3107.
Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours

11/02/2026

National Weather Service
Houston/Galveston, TX
November 2, 2026

Isolated Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

A cold front remains on track to move through Southeast Texas on Tuesday, bringing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms ahead of and along the boundary.

A Marginal Risk remains in place for severe storms (level 1 of 5) and excessive rainfall (level 1 of 4) across portions of Southeast Texas. See graphic below for details.

Estimated Time of Arrival of the Front:
Brazos Valley: 6 - 9 AM
Piney Woods: 8 - 10 AM
Houston metro: 10 AM - 1 PM
Bays and Gulf waters: 1 - 4 PM

Potential Hazards: Strong wind gusts, isolated tornadoes and locally heavy rainfall are the main risks with the greatest risks for areas east of I-45.

Drier and cooler conditions can be expected behind the frontal passage. The next chance for showers and storms returns on Thursday as a coastal trough moves through.

Below normal temperatures can be expected Friday into the weekend with highs in the 70s and overnight lows ranging from the mid 40s (northern counties) to low 60s (coast).

11/02/2026

GOODRICH BOIL WATER NOTICE - 10/30/2026

There is a boil water notice in effect for customers in the City of Goodrich due to a boring crew drilling through a 2 inch main line. If you have questions, please call the City of Goodrich at 936-365-2228 or Shannon Goins at 936-433-1335.

Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours

11/02/2026

National Weather Service
Houston/Galveston, TX
November 1, 2026

Increasing Rain Chances on Tuesday

Rain chances will increase Monday night into Tuesday as a cold front moves across Southeast Texas. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday night, becoming numerous to widespread Tuesday morning as the front begins to move over the Brazos Valley and Piney Woods region.

The front is forecast to progress toward the coast during the afternoon or evening. Locally heavy rainfall may develop ahead of and along the front, potentially resulting in ponding of water on roadways and in low-lying areas. WPC has placed a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of excessive rainfall for all of Southeast Texas on Tuesday.

11/02/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE - 11/2/26

There is a boil water notice in effect for customers in Natasha Height, Cherokee Forest, Green Acres, Lake land Hideaway due to a line break. If you have questions, please call LLWS at 936-327-3107.

Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours

11/02/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE - 11/2/26

There is a boil water notice in effect for customers in Beech Creek, Crystal Lakes, and Country Charm due to a plant repair. If you have questions, please call LLWS at 936-327-3107.

Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours.

11/02/2026

LAKE LIVINGSTON WATER SUPPLY BOIL WATER NOTICE - 11/1/26

There is a boil water notice in effect for customers in Indian Hill Estates due to a line break. If you have questions, please call LLWS at 936-327-3107.

Emergency Management is available to post notices Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm during normal business hours.

10/30/2026

POLK COUNTY BURN BAN EXTENDED

On October 23, 2026, County Judge Sydney Murphy issued a Local Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in response to elevated fire weather conditions and the increased threat of wildfire.

Although precipitation is in the immediate forecast, anticipated rainfall may not be sufficient to significantly improve fire weather conditions or substantially reduce the wildfire threat.

Today, October 30, 2026, during a Special Session, the Polk County Commissioners Court voted to extend the Declaration of Disaster for an additional thirty (30) days due to continued fire weather concerns.
The Court also issued an Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning, effective for thirty (30) days.

See the Order below for details.

Address

602 E Church Street, Ste 165
Livingston, TX
77351

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19363276826

Website

https://oem.polktx.gov/

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