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 Local Area Links

These numbers are for obtaining information when a large scale/county-wide emergency has been declared, such as during a hurricane. For any other emergency assistance, please dial 911.

Matagorda County:

  • Emergency Management Office:
    Director - Doug Matthes - 979-323-0707
    Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - 979-244-5318
  • Sheriff's Office:
    979-245-5526
  • American Red Cross:
    979-245-3056
    www.riocoloradoarc.org
  • Agricultural Extension Office:
    979-245-4100

City of Bay City:

  • Police Department:
    979-245-8500

City of Palacios:

  • Police Department:
    361-972-3112

South Texas Project:

  • Emergency Response:
    979-972-8445
    800-671-4960
  • Joint Information Center:
    979-244-5318*
Local Radio Stations:
  • KMKS 102.5:
    979-244-4242
  • KKHA 92.5:
    979-323-7771
 
* These numbers are only activated during drills or actual emergencies.
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