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Harris County Office of Emergency Management

Click here to get ...  ** LOCAL HARRIS COUNTY FORECAST ** 
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For Harris County Area Roadway Info. 
Please tune into your favorite local TV or Radio station. Those roadways in areas with intense rainfall will have high water.
 
For State Roadway Info. Call

1-800-452-9292

Harris County OEM Situation Report

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Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Releases Summary of 2007 Hurricane Season

Nov 30, 2007 07:47:21


Download the report in English or Spanish. ... click here for more details ...
     2007%20Hurricane%20Season%20Summary.pdf

"Ready or Not" Tour Hits Harris County

Nov 6, 2007 07:34:03


The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has launched a new website and statewide emergency preparedness campaign to help Texans prepare for disasters. The campaign includes television, radio, and billboard advertising to promote the new ... click here for more details ...
    

Baby Grace Flyer Released

Nov 5, 2007 04:07:27


This posting is a request of Galveston County authorities.

... click here for more details ...
     BabyGraceFlyer1.pdf

Harris County Fire Marshal Mike Montgomery Honored with Prestigious Roscoe Gibson Award

Nov 5, 2007 09:00:15


Harris County Fire Marshal Mike Montgomery has been honored by the Texas Fire Marshal’s Association with the prestigious Roscoe Gibson Award. The Roscoe Gibson Award, presented at the 9th Annual Fire Marshal’s Conference in Austin, honors ... click here for more details ...
     OHSEM_MMontgomeryRoscoeGibsonAward_11_05_2007_PDF.pdf

DHS: Creating a Culture of Preparedness Among Schools

Oct 31, 2007 09:33:08


The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers a wide-range of emergency preparedness resources to help schools create safe and secure environments for their students. Emergency preparedness is an important responsibility shared by all ... click here for more details ...
    

New Scotland Yard Visits Harris County to Discuss Disaster Communications

Oct 22, 2007 02:31:25


Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Welcomes Official from New Scotland Yard to Discuss Importance of Disaster Communications & Partnerships

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett welcomed New Scotland Yard Press Officer Helen Kennedy this morning
... click here for more details ...
     OHSEM_NewScotlandYard_10_21_07_PDF.pdf

Harris County Area Nonprofits Receive $1.4 Million in Homeland Security Grants

Oct 17, 2007 09:07:19


Harris County, TX) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the fiscal year 2007 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) awards, which include $1,440,169 for local organizations.
... click here for more details ...
     HCOHSEM_PRelease_UASI_10_07_2007_Final_PDF.pdf

FEMA Sets New Hours for Tropical Storm Erin Disaster Recovery Center in Pasadena, Texas

Oct 16, 2007 03:11:09


FEMA Sets New Hours for Tropical Storm Erin Disaster Recovery Center in Pasadena, Texas

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will now be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The location remains the
... click here for more details ...
    

Houston TranStar Adds Sensor Coverage

Oct 16, 2007 08:53:24


Houston TranStar Adds Sensor Coverage
Side-fire Radar Covers Widespread Region

HOUSTON (October 15, 2007) – New real-time traffic speed sensors, some more than 100 miles from downtown Houston, give area travelers vital
... click here for more details ...
    

Public Safety Message: Driving Safety Tips for Severe Weather

Oct 15, 2007 09:36:41


PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE

Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management reminds residents that each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than any other thunderstorm related hazard. The majority of those deaths occur in
... click here for more details ...
    

October 2007 Newsletter

Oct 12, 2007 02:28:35


(ATTACHMENT: Printer-friendly version)

HARRIS COUNTY IS NIMS COMPLIANT

As part of our nation’s response to the attacks of September 11th, President Bush directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and
... click here for more details ...
     OHSEM_Newsletter_October2007_Public_PDF.pdf

Fire Prevention Week Tip of the Day

Oct 12, 2007 02:08:26


Friday, October 12th – Candle Safety

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps have teamed up to provide fire safety tips each day this week, helping to keep your families,
... click here for more details ...
    

Fire Prevention Week Tip of the Day

Oct 11, 2007 02:28:04


Thursday, October 11th – Fire Prevention Week Quiz

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps have teamed up to provide fire safety tips each day this week, helping to keep your
... click here for more details ...
    

Fire Prevention Week Tip of the Day

Oct 10, 2007 04:41:56


Wednesday, October 10th – Smoke Alarm Safety

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps have teamed up to provide fire safety tips each day this week, helping to keep your
... click here for more details ...
    

Fire Prevention Week Tip of the Day

Oct 9, 2007 05:25:45


Tuesday, October 9th – Stay Warm, but Stay Safe

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps have teamed up to provide fire safety tips each day this week, helping to keep your
... click here for more details ...
    

Fire Prevention Week Tip of the Day

Oct 8, 2007 01:22:34


Fire Prevention Week Tip of the Day, October 8

PRACTICE YOUR ESCAPE PLAN

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps have teamed up to provide fire safety tips each
... click here for more details ...
    

Tropical Storm Erin: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pasadena, TX

Oct 5, 2007 03:22:54


The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) announced that a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open on Monday, October 8 in Harris County to ... click here for more details ...
    

Harris County Declared Disaster Area for Damage from Tropical Storm Erin

Oct 3, 2007 10:38:00


Harris County Declared Disaster Area for Damage from Tropical Storm Erin

President Bush declared Harris and five other Texas counties disaster areas as a result of Tropical Storm Erin damage. The other Texas counties are Bexar, Jones,
... click here for more details ...
     TSErindisasterdeclaration_release_10_03_07_PDF.pdf

Harris County Citizen Corps October Newsletter

Oct 2, 2007 02:57:21


"Fort Bend County CERT Member Provides Support to Galveston County during Hurricane Humberto Response"

For the entire story:
October 2007
... click here for more details ...
    

Texas Homeland Security Conference

Oct 2, 2007 08:27:20


The Texas Homeland Security Conference, sponsored by the Governor's Division of Emergency Management, will be held in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center December 3-7, 2007. This conference is one of the premier training events ... click here for more details ...
    

Harris County Emergency Management Officials Participate in METRO Response Drill

Sep 27, 2007 04:51:34


Several Harris County agencies are taking part in an emergency response drill being conducted today by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). The exercise will test METRO through a simulated incident at the Downtown Transit ... click here for more details ...
    

New Website Coming Soon!

Sep 26, 2007 09:38:13


The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management will be launching its new website soon. Click here to check it out.

... click here for more details ...
    

Today is the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Rita. Watch Judge Ed Emmett talk about improvements for this hurricane season.

Sep 24, 2007 10:26:30


Hurricane Rita made landfall on September 24, 2005 causing extensive damage and completely destroying some coastal communities. Many residents remember the traffic jam and fuel shortage during the largest evacuation in U.S. history.

... click here for more details ...
    

Harris County Officials Awarded Presidential Service Medal

Sep 21, 2007 03:21:43


Emmett, Sloan Cited For Success Of County Volunteer Agency

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and the Harris County Citizen Corps have been honored with President’s Call To Service Awards, recognizing the leading role that the citizen
... click here for more details ...
     Presidential_Service_Award_-_R.pdf

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