Protecting Yourself During Extreme Heat
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…
City of Houston Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
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…
Report Suspicious Activity, Make the Call
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…
Are You in the Know? Emergency Alerts in Houston.
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…
Pets Deserve an Emergency Plan Too!
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…
Run.Hide.Fight® | Surviving an Active Shooter Event
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…