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…
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…
As hurricane season continues, the Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) is working to better equip our community with hurricane preparedness information. We are looking to partner with local nonprofits to organize and execute…
Download the 2019 Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security Annual Report.
Planning for hurricane season and other potential disasters can be stressful, and because the 2020 hurricane season comes during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be especially so. This page contains advice to help you safely…
Natural disasters will continue to happen, even while we battle COVID-19. Our location along the Gulf Coast, in combination with our status as one of the nation’s industrial centers, leaves us vulnerable to many natural…
In April, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced MASK UP!, a grassroots public health information campaign to encourage Houstonians to safeguard themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19. (mask distribution sites listed below) The mayor, along with the Mayor’s Health…
Natural disasters will continue to happen, even while we battle COVID-19. Prepare yourself during the 2020 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. Via the…
Whether you’re in need of assistance information related to a Houston incident or are looking to give back to your community, you can find extensive recovery and volunteer resource information at houstonrecovers.org.
Timely information during emergencies is important. AlertHouston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Register for emergency alerts through email, text…
