Collin County plans for weather before the sirens

Collin County is working on its next hazard-mitigation plan for 2027. That is the planning side of emergency work: name long-term risks, such as floods and wildfires, then look for ways to cut damage before the next event.

The day-to-day side is more practical. The Fire Marshal's severe-weather page covers flash floods, heat, lightning, tornadoes, and wildfire. For wildfire, Collin County watches drought conditions and may issue a burn ban for unincorporated Collin County when risk rises.

For warnings, sign up for Collin County Sheriff's alerts and keep NWS Fort Worth handy. A phone alert and a weather warning are not exciting porch talk, but they are exactly what you want before a spring storm wakes the house.