Summer Pet Safety
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…