From January 19-20, 2019, the City of Houston will welcome runners, visitors and spectators from across the region, state, nation and globe to the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half-Marathon and We Are Houston 5k. As…
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The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management joined other regional emergency response agencies for the annual Extreme Weather Ready Expo on Saturday, June 2nd at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This free and…
Preparing for the Worst, Learning from the Best. Hosted by the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management and Partner Agencies The City of Houston, in partnership with emergency response organizations from across the region,…
People living in southeast Texas are no stranger to high temperatures and humidity during the summer months. Residents should be aware of how to deal with extreme heat. Humans have a line of defense in…
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Setting the Direction for Reducing Risk in Houston The City of Houston Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) helps identify the needs within the City of Houston to reduce our community’s risk…
What is terrorism? While there is no single definition of terrorism, it can be defined generally as the use of violence to pursue a political goal. Terrorism can be classified in many different ways, but…
When severe weather or other emergencies strike, the effects can be widespread and may be injury or death. That’s why its important to stay up to date with emergency notifications offered by trusted, local and…
Information from Houston OEM and BARC on Preparing Your Pets for Disasters. When disaster strikes, having an emergency plan, and emergency supply kit and a way to stay informed is key to making sure your…
ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms. * Victims are most often…
