The commission shall create a severe storm research and planning center to facilitate research and develop plans, programs, and technology associated with the impact of and response to hurricanes and other severe storms in the Gulf Coast Region and adjacent areas, including:

1. (1) the development of real-time storm surge forecasting ability for hurricanes and other severe storms;
2. (2) the development of radar-based rainfall and flood warning systems for urban and coastal areas;
3. (3) the development of public education programs relating to compliance with government-initiated evacuation orders;
4. (4) the assessment of infrastructure risks; and
5. (5) the development of evacuation plans.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.