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April 4, 2017 Brent Taylor

Houston is no stranger to the human and economic costs of severe weather. Recent floods in 2015 and 2016 caused…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

HFD Hazmat Responds to Chemical Leak at TSU

Brent Taylor

HFD Hazmat Responds to Chemical Leak at TSU Active Incident WHAT:   HFD Hazmat Responds to Chemical Leak at TSU WHEN:  …

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Posted in: Incident Updates - HFD

Mayor Turner Welcomes new Chief of Staff

April 3, 2017 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that he has selected Marvalette Hunter to be his new chief of staff.  Hunter has…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

High-rise Incident in Galleria Area

April 2, 2017 Brent Taylor

Fire Controlled by Sprinkler System What:      High -rise incident in Galleria area. When:     April 2, 2017 at 9:03 a.m. Where:    2000 West…

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Posted in: Incident Updates - HFD Filed under: HFD - Houston Fire Department

Houston Fire Department Preparing for Anticipated Severe Weather

Brent Taylor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   HOUSTON – The National Weather Service (NWS) says the Houston area can expect severe weather beginning late…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: HFD - Houston Fire Department

3-11 Building Fire in Downtown Houston

Brent Taylor

No Injuries   What: 3-11 Building fire in downtown Houston When: Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2:39 p.m. Where: 600…

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Posted in: Incident Updates - HFD
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City of Houston Activates Emergency Operations Center in Advance of Storm Threat

Update: (2:30pm) The City of Houston will return the Emergency Operations Center to Routine Readiness at 3:00pm. The City of…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management
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City of Houston Reminds Residents to Be Flood Safe As Part of Southeast Texas Flood Awareness Week

April 1, 2017

HOUSTON – The City of Houston is partnering with regional public safety and transportation partners, as well as the National…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management
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City of Houston Monitoring the Potential for Severe Weather This Weekend

HOUSTON – As the Houston region braces for another round of severe weather, the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management
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Vote to Support Your Favorite Houston Park this Earth Month

March 31, 2017

One of Three HPARD Parks Has the Chance to Receive $20,000 through Meet Me at the Park Campaign This Earth…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department

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