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….
Many pets are recent additions to households across Houston. In 2020, pet ownership in the U.S. rose to an all-time high of 70%. For new pet owners, here are things to consider for summer and…
Information The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management will be joining other regional community organizations for the annual Extreme Weather Ready Expo on Saturday, June 12th at Minute Maid Park Lot C. This free…
The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges residents to prepare now for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from Tuesday, June 1, through Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. It only takes one storm…
