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Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Newsroom
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arson Awareness Week
"Arson for Profit” is a major concern during economic troubles, and is the focus of the United States Fire Administration’s Arson Awareness Week, May 3rd- 9th.
The USFA's National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) states the two leading causes of civilian deaths are arson, at 28 percent, and smoking, at 18 percent. Arson is, by
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THIS MESSAGE IS ON BEHALF OF JENNIFFIER SHIELDS HAWES, REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICER FOR THE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Attached is Governor Rick Perry’s proclamation on the current health threat facing the State of Texas.
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OHSEM Fire and EMS Partners:
Please find attached Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines for First Responders provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
It is the intention of this DSHS guidance to provide information and recommendations for the transport of patients with potentially infectious respiratory illnesses. This policy will also provide updated
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Driving on Flooded Roadways
When a large amount of rain falls over a short period of time, ditches, bayous, rivers and lakes become filled with water and overflow into low-lying or poorly drained areas.
Moving water exerts pressure on an object such as a car or person. As water depth increases or a greater area is exposed to moving water, a greater force will be exerted.
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Severe Weather Update
One Shelter to Remain Open
The Red Cross shelter at Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy. 6 North, Houston, TX 77095 will remain open. Six area residents will be staying overnight.
Two other shelters are scheduled to close at 8 p.m.
Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 1600 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084
Christian Life Center of Chri
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Severe Weather Update
Shelters
The Red Cross will be closing the following shelters at 8 p.m.:
1. Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy. 6 North, Houston, TX 77095 at 10 a.m. – 540 capacity
2. Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 1600 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 at 11 a.m. – 300 capacity
3. Christian Life Center of Christ, 6363 Research Forest Dr., Sprin
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Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) is urging residents who are experiencing flooding in their homes to call 713-881-3100 or 713-684-4000 to report damage. This is important in the gathering of information to determine how much damage occurred in Harris County.
If residents are faced with a life threatening situation or need an emergency rescue they s
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April 28, 2009 1015
NOTE: Another update will be issued in the afternoon due to the high rate of rise in the reservoirs
Current Reservoir Levels 4/28/09-0730 Levels Historical Impact Levels
Addicks – 97.44 ft. NGVD 94.12 ft. NGVD 99.10 ft. NGVD - (water on HWY6)
34,794 Ac-ft 17,192 Ac-f
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Severe Weather Update
Shelters Now Open
The Red Cross has opened the following shelters in Harris County for residents affected by today’s floods:
1. Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy. 6 North, Houston, TX 77095 at 10 a.m. – 540 capacity
2. Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 1600 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 at 11 a.m. – 300 capacity
3. Christian Life
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