HOUSTON - As the Gulf Coast braces for another hurricane season, having knowledge of different procedures and plans is crucial to staying safe.

Storm surges and hurricanes are major threats during hurricane season to the Houston-Galveston region. Because of this, it may be necessary for evacuations to take place.

The Houston-Galveston region has four zone areas. Each area is classified based on its level of threat from a storm surge.

If it becomes necessary for residents to evacuate during a hurricane, authorities will issue evacuation orders by zip code zone or "zones."

The Zones: Know when to evacuate

Zip-Zone Coastal

This is the zone closest to the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico. It includes 18 different zip codes which are in the Matagorda and Galveston B

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