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Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Newsroom
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NWS (HGX) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for a portion of southeast Texas that includes Harris County and all counties bordering Harris. The Outlook is based on today’s elevated fire danger. The downgrade from a Red Flag Warning to a Hazardous Weather Outlook is based on lower wind speeds but hazardous conditions do still exist due to low humidity.
This is your final report on t
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The National Weather Service of Houston/Galveston (NWS HGX) has issued both a Red Flag Warning and a Fire Watch, effective through 6:00 pm today for a portion of southeast Texas that includes Harris County. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can add to d
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This evening at 20:18 Harris County Haz Mat units were involved in a regional response to a building collapse at 18511 Old Beaumont Highway. The facility (Paper Mill) was undergoing the demolition of several structures and one of those collapsed with one fatality confirmed. This industrial accident had multiple agencies responding including Sheldon VFD, Crosby FD and HFD Heavy Rescue. At 21:48 Har
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PET CARE DURING WINTER WEATHER
(Harris County, TX) Winter is upon us and even though Houston is a temperate area we still have some cold and freezing weather to prepare for. It’s time to think about your pet’s care during the coming months of cold weather. Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services offers the following tips:
INSIDE PET
If your pet is primarily an
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Cold Weather and Pets News Release.pdf |
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Harris County Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers as Temperatures Drop
Harris County, TX -- Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) warns people trying to stay warm about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Invisible, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas produced by burning fuel such as gasoline, natural gas,
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Carbon Monoxide Dangers Release.pdf |
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AVOID HOME DAMAGE FROM FROZEN PIPES
Harris County, TX--The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management(OHSEM) reminds residents that the weather in our area changes quickly, especially in the winter.
A fast-moving cold front can cause temperatures to drop below freezing within hours. Outdoor pipes, pipes in unheated areas, and pipes that run along uninsula
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Frozen Pipes News Release.pdf |
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The Week Ahead
Date: January 12, 2009 Contact: Francisco Sanchez
Subject: Week of January 12th (713) 843-5432
The Week Ahead for Harris County’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Monday, January 12th
Ongoing
Apply for Disaster Assistance.
Registration deadline is Friday, February 6th.
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OHSEM_TWA_Ending_01_16_09.pdf |
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FEMA GRANTS ANOTHER REGISTRATION EXTENSION FOR TEXANS
AUSTIN, Texas –The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended to Feb. 6 the deadline for Texas homeowners, renters and business owners to apply for federal and state disaster assistance for damages and losses caused by Hurricane Ike.
The Governor’s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) requested another extensio
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FEMA Grants Another Registration Extension.pdf |
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NEWS RELEASE
Date: January 8, 2009
LAST DAYS TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Harris County, Texas–Texas homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike have only until Monday, Jan. 12 to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
State and federal officials urge Texans who had damage fro
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Last Days to Apply for Disaster Assistance.pdf |
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