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City of Houston Hurricane Harvey Updates

August 25, 2017 Kenyatta Parker

HOUSTON – The City of Houston is working to coordinate the response to Hurricane Harvey. The City’s Emergency Operations Center…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management

City of Houston Prepares for Impacts from Hurricane Harvey

August 24, 2017

HOUSTON – The City of Houston is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Harvey as it is expected to make…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management

City of Houston Responding to Flooding. City Services on Normal Schedule

August 8, 2017

HOUSTON – The City of Houston is responding to flooding throughout the area, and is urging residents to take precautions…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: eoc, OEM - Office of Emergency Management

Healthcare, Emergency Response Agencies Come Together For Annual Emergency Preparedness Summit

July 5, 2017

HOUSTON – With hurricane season well underway, the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host the annual…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management
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City of Houston Monitoring Tropical Storm Cindy, Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant

June 20, 2017

HOUSTON – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued Tropical Storm Watch for the City of Houston as Tropical Storm…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management
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Hurricane Season Starts Thursday. The City of Houston Urges Residents to Prepare Now.

May 31, 2017

HOUSTON – The first day of the Atlantic hurricane season is Thursday, June 1st and continues through November 30th. The…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management

Family-Friendly Weather Ready Expo Connects Houstonians with Life-Saving Preparedness Information

Saturday’s event expected to draw thousands to the George R. Brown Convention Center HOUSTON – The Atlantic Hurricane season starts…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management

City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Encourages Houston Residents to Take Advantage of the Emergency Preparation Tax-Free Weekend

April 21, 2017

HOUSTON – Every year in late April, the State of Texas waives sales tax on some items that make up…

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Posted in: Public Safety News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management
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City of Houston Activates Emergency Operations Center in Advance of Storm Threat

April 2, 2017

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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