Office of Emergency Management

Keep Your Family Warm & Safe Safely Use Space Heaters Heating devices cause more than 100 fires in the City of Houston each year, resulting in numerous injuries and possible death. Citizens should always keep…

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to an end on Nov. 30. This year’s active season brought 14 tropical storms, three Category 1 hurricanes with winds up to 95 mph, two Category 3 hurricanes…

Holidays are around the corner, and the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management offers these tips to help you stay safe this holiday — which is a peak time for congested travel and online…

Many selfless Houstonians across our city consistently dedicate themselves to providing loved ones with the care and support they need to live a bright and beautiful life. Throughout National Family Caregivers Month, the City of…

Plan ahead for World Series home games. Streets surrounding Minute Maid Park will be closed for the 2021 World Series home games. Closed roads include: Jackson St. from Congress St. to Franklin St. Hamilton St….

Halloween is fast approaching, and you and your kids may be super excited for a ghoul time. Whatever form your celebration takes, make sure it includes safety and preparedness. Whether you’re a ghost or zombie,…

Welcome, October! A gentle reminder that we are still in Hurricane Season and we encourage citizens to continue to be proactive and have a plan in place in the possible threat of a Hurricane or…

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15, and the Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) celebrates the rich heritage and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino residents to the City of…

The Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) recognizes National Preparedness Month (NPM) each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there…

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities….