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Governor Abbott Announces Vidor Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Vidor, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities.

"With support from the Texas Music Office, in 2019 the Texas music industry created more than 210,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs in communities all across the Lone Star State and generated $27.3 billion in economic activity," said Governor Abbott. "Music Friendly Communities certified by the Texas Music Office are serious about attracting and developing the local music industry to spur job creation and economic growth. I congratulate Vidor on earning the Music Friendly Community designation, and I look forward to amplifying their continued success."

"Southeast Texas has an extensive history of producing talented musicians; with famous musicians such as George Jones, Tracy Bird, and Clay Walker, Vidor in particular has had an outsized influence on the country and western music genre," said Speaker Dade Phelan. "I am proud to represent the people of Vidor and look forward to seeing the impact the city's status as a Texas Friendly Community will have on House District 21."

"I'd like to congratulate the City of Vidor for becoming a Music Friendly Community," said Senator Robert Nichols. "This designation is an honor and emphasizes the importance of music education and industry partnerships that foster community development. Encouraging the growth of the music industry in southeast Texas sends a clear message to industry professionals that Vidor is open for business."

The City of Vidor and the Texas Music Office invite the community to celebrate the designation on Tuesday, August 24 at Vidor City Hall from 3-6 pm. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will present the Music Friendly designation to Vidor Mayor Misty Songe.

According to the City of Vidor event organizers: "There will be cake, cookies, refreshments, and, of course, music. Plus, attendees can take a personal tour given by a member of the Band of Bands, the VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band, around City Hall and the 'Walk of Fame' row of stars."

Vidor joins more than 20 other Texas cities that have received the official Music Friendly Community designation. These cities include Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Denton, Lindale, Stephenville, Conroe, San Angelo, Nacogdoches, Abilene, McKinney, Waxahachie, Waco, Alpine, Bastrop, New Braunfels, Victoria, Lubbock, Denison, Arlington, Brenham, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, El Paso, and Odessa. Cities that are currently working through the certification process include Houston and Dallas.

About the Texas Music Friendly Community program: https://gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities

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Thank You!

​The City Of Vidor would like to thank our sponsors for their support to Vidor's Texas Music Friendly Certification Ceremony.

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August 24th Dedicated as Music Friendly Day

Members of the Music Friendly Community Committee
Members of the Music Friendly Community Committee

The City Of Vidor cordially invites you to join us in celebrating our official certification as a Music Friendly Community!

What: Music Friendly Certification Ceremony

When: August 24, 2021

Where: Vidor City Hall - 1395 North Main Street, Vidor Texas, 77662

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Texas Music Friendly Certification Ceremony

Come join the City of Vidor as the Texas Governor’s Office certifies Vidor as a Music Friendly Community.

There will be cake, cookies, refreshments, and, of course, music. Plus, take a personal tour given by a member of the Band of Bands, the VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band, around City Hall and the “Walk of Fame” stars. You just might even meet one of those legends in person. We can’t wait to see you there!

What: The Texas Music Friendly Certification Ceremony

Where: 1395 North Main St., Vidor, TX 77662

When: Tuesday, August 24 th3-6 p.m.

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Things You Can Do To Mitigate Against Flooding

Things you can do to mitigate against flooding
Flooding is the nation's number one natural disaster, and it can occur inland, along the coast, and across every region of the country. Even though you may think your community has little or no risk of flooding, the reality is that anywhere it rains, it can flood. In fact, roughly 25 percent of all flood insurance claims are filed in low-to-moderate flood-risk areas. It is important to keep in mind that the risk of flooding isn't based only on your community's history, but on a variety of factors like rainfall, topography, river-flow and tidal-surge data, and changes resulting from new construction in your community. Those all play a part in what actual flood risk you face. 

There are steps that you can take to prepare yourself and mitigate against damages. The first thing you can do is know your risk, and we have information on risk, including a One-Step Flood Risk Profile. Next, you should create an emergency communications plan and build an emergency kit to ensure you and your family are prepared for a flood. As part of having a plan, we also encourage you to consider your coverage. A flood insurance policy can protect your home, property, or business from the financial damages of flooding. Most homeowner's insurance does not cover damage from flooding, so visit FloodSmart.gov to learn more.

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In addition to these steps, there are also small flood proofing measures that you can take to help prevent, or minimize the impact of flooding to your home and its contents. A few examples include:
~ Elevate your furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home, if you live in a high flood risk area.
~ Install "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
~ When practical, homeowners can construct barriers (such as sandbagging) to stop floodwater from entering your home.

~ Seal walls in your basement with waterproofing compounds. 

Homeowners around the nation have taken proactive measures, like these, to reduce their risk of damage from flooding. Proactive communities work on mitigating strategies through a combination of flood control projects and good floodplain management activities. In addition, FEMA hazard grants across the country have helped homeowners and communities affected by flooding, prevent future damages. Here are a few
examples of how grants have helped protect properties from subsequent flooding:


In New Jersey, a homeowner elevated her home after flooding from severe storms in Spring 2007, protecting her from flooding during the storm surge resulting from Hurricane Irene in August 2011.


In Washington, a homeowner elevated his home after flooding in 2006 with the help of federal and county funding, and was able to avoid damages from flooding that occurred in 2009 when a nearby river surged and floodwaters went under the elevated home.


An inland community in North Carolina that was affected by storms in 1996 used state and federal funding to improve the town's stormwater management system, which included piping improvements and installation of floodgates and retention ponds. In 2011, when Hurricane Irene brought massive downpours and strong winds, town officials were able to open the floodgates and allow the water to flow as it rushed through the town.


The photo below shows how a hospital in Binghamton, New York, averted major storm damage from flooding in 2011 because of a floodwall and other mitigation measures that were implemented with hazard mitigation grants following 2006 flooding.

To learn about flood risks in your area and for information on flood insurance, visit www.floodsmart.gov. For more information on flood preparedness tips and ways you can protect your family before, during and after a flood visit: www.ready.gov/floods.

Author: Sandra Knight as published on FEMA.gov 

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