§ 1.604. Situation and Assumptions

(a)

Situation. The city is located in the southwestern part of the county. The northern boundary of the county is the Red River separating Oklahoma and Texas. The city has an estimated population of 5,810 and the county an estimated population of 17,410. There are 932 square miles located in the county. The city is intersected by Highways 287 and 59, and is 50 miles southeast of Wichita Falls, and is approximately 70 miles northwest of Fort Worth.

(1)

The climate of the city is generally described as follows: The average temperatures range between 41 and 81. The average rainfall ranges from 25 to 35 inches per year.

(2)

The city operates under a city council-manager form of government with the city manager as the chief executive officer. The city government provides police, fire, electricity, water, and sewerage to the population. Gas utility service is supplied by Lone Star Gas Company and telephone service is provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

(3)

The city is intersected by the Burlington Northern Rock Island Railroad. There is a municipally-owned airport with a lighted 3,600-foot runway. The city is also served by Continental Trailways Bus Line.

(4)

Radio station KBAN, AM, 1410 kh. serves the city. Television is provided by Bowie Cable T.V. and antenna with channels originating from Wichita Falls, Lawton, Oklahoma, Dallas, Fort Worth and Sherman.

(5)

In the event of a nuclear attack, the closest probable high-risk target is Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, followed closely by Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth. Fort Worth and Dallas would be probable targets because of their manufacturing and defense plants.

(b)

Assumptions. The following assumptions apply to the city.

(1)

Because of its geographical location, topography, and transportation conditions, the city is subject to disasters such as the following:

(A)

Tornadoes.

(B)

Industrial accidents of toxic fumes.

(C)

Petro/chemical storage, fire/explosion.

(D)

Natural gas leaks.

(E)

Major transportation accidents.

(F)

Severe thunderstorms.

(G)

High winds.

(H)

Train accidents (explosives/chemicals).

(I)

Bus accidents.

(J)

Water contamination.

(K)

Epidemic.

(L)

Radioactive material accident.

(M)

Nuclear warfare.

(N)

Major fires.

(O)

Utility outages.

(2)

It can be assumed that in the event of nuclear warfare, the nearby Wichita Falls, Fort Worth and Dallas area will be a primary target, and possibly this city will receive the direct effects of nuclear weapons, blast, heat, and initial radiation. High level radio-active fallout would probably affect this city.

(3)

In the event of severe international tension, the nationwide crisis relocation plan may be implemented by the president through the governor.

(Ord. No. 6202, Sec. IV, adopted 2-15-83)

State law reference

Interjurisdictional emergency management agencies, V.T.C.A., Government Code, Sec. 418.104; mutual aid, V.T.C.A., Government Code, Sec. 418.109.