National Weather Service certifies Cameron County as first countywide StormReady community in Rio Grande Valley

Oct 7, 2025

National Weather Service staff presented Cameron County with StormReady recognition Oct. 7, saying the county met multiple preparedness criteria and is the first countywide StormReady community in the Rio Grande Valley; county and emergency management staff highlighted monthly coordination and public outreach efforts that aided certification.

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The National Weather Service recognized Cameron County as a StormReady community during the commissioners’ Oct. 7 meeting, saying the county met the program’s preparedness criteria and is the first countywide StormReady community certified in the Rio Grande Valley.

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