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Be Prepared, News and Info June 7, 2021

2021 Extreme Weather Ready Expo | Info

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…


Be Prepared, News and Info May 14, 2021

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 9-15, 2021

  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…


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Be Prepared, News and Info April 15, 2021

Emergency Preparation Tax-Free Weekend is April 24-26, 2021

Natural disasters will continue to happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prepare yourself during the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and tornadoes. You can…


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Be Prepared, News and Info March 5, 2021

Prepare Year-Round for Severe Weather

The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) wants to remind residents that severe weather can occur year-round. The best course of action before a disaster is to plan and prepare.    Know the…


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Be Prepared, News and Info January 14, 2021

Houstonians with Access and Functional Needs are encouraged to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Program

Houstonians with access and functional needs are advised to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) and update their information every January. The STEAR program is a free registry for Texans of…


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Be Prepared, News and Info September 29, 2020

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.

The City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management is recognizing October as Cyber Security Awareness Month. Houstonians are encouraged to follow this year’s theme of “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” and learn how to secure their information through…


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Be Prepared, News and Info September 1, 2020

September Is National Preparedness Month: Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.

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…


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Be Prepared, News and Info August 22, 2020

View Updates on Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

City departments are working with the National Weather Service to monitor Tropical Storms Marco and Laura as they approach the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more at www.houstonemergency.org 


Be Prepared, News and Info July 24, 2020

City of Houston Holds Evacuation Hub Exercise to Test COVID-19 Procedures

HOUSTON – In June and July, staff from the Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) staff partnered with the Houston Health Department, Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, BARC, and external partners including the Texas Division of…


Be Prepared, News and Info July 9, 2020

City of Houston and Reliant Launch 2020 Beat the Heat Program to Help Houstonians “Stay Cool in Your Home”

July 7, 2020 — Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Reliant and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia to officially launch its Beat the Heat program to help residents “Stay Cool in Your Home” and avoid…


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