Welcome to the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Website. Our mission is to provide programs and activities to City residents and departments to help them prepare for, cope with and recover from the effects of natural and man-made disasters. We do this through all four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
Juvare annual awards members of an organization or individual who demonstrates the best of the emergency management discipline. Helping Hand Honors a person or group of people who have been helpful to the Juvare Community™,…
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When temperatures rise, the Houston Health Department encourages everyone to take extra precaution to protect themselves from heat-related illness and death. High-risk groups such as adults age 55 and older, children under the age of…
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2021-Annual-Report City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and Office of Emergency Management Annual Report
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Hurricane Preparedness Week starts on Sunday, May 1, and continues through Saturday, May 7. The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
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A flood watch means flooding is possible. For up-to-date information, please visit our social media sites for road closures and other information.
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Here is a video from our partners for people with disabilities and their families to prepare for emergencies and disasters. Have a plan, be prepared! Click the link: https://youtu.be/ygHGCotBXBc #ddawareness22
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