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Text Box: Post emergency phone numbers by the telephone. Teach children how and when to call 911, Fire/Police/EMS. PRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR PLAN Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills annually. Replace stored water every three months and food every six months. Text and recharge your fire extinguisher according to manufacturer’s instructions. Test your smoke detector once a month and replace the batteries twice a year. It is suggested that the batteries be replaced in the fall and the spring. Listen to KTRH 740 AM, Harris County’s Designated Emergency Alert Station for emergency information from local public safety officials. Follow their instructions and recommendations. HURRICAN PREPAREDNESS Before a Hurricane When a hurricane WATCH is issued by the National Weather Service and the coastal area is threatened, you should do the following: Continue to monitor local TV or radio stations for instructions.