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Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Newsroom
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TO: News Media
FROM: Laurie Christensen
Deputy Chief Operations Support
Direct: 281-436-8000 e-mail: laure.christensen@fmo.hctx.net
DATE: January 8, 2010
Firefighters Kept Busy Countywide
Harris County firefighters were kept busy responding to 19 fire calls within a 48-hour period. While several have been false alarms, others have been more se
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01-08-2010 Report -2010 Freeze.pdf |
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TO: News Media
FROM: Cecil Callihan
Deputy Chief Field Operations
Direct: 281-436-8083 e-mail: cecil.callihan@fmo.hctx.net
DATE: January 8, 2010
TWO DIE IN HOUSE FIRE
Harris County, Texas– On Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 8:20 PM, a house fire claimed two victims in the 800 block of Elsbeth in east Harris County.
Channelview Volunt
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800 Elsbeth Press Release.pdf |
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PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE
Date: January 8, 2010
Contact: Public Information Office, (713) 881-3100
Subject: Winter Driving Tips
Winter Weather Driving Tips
(Harris County, TX) - The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) reminds motorists that when temperatures drop below 32-degrees, even a thin layer
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PSM_WinterWeatherDrivingTips.doc |
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Date: January 8, 2010
Contact: Public Information Office
(713) 881-3100
Subject: Winter Weather Tips
Harris County Offers Winter Safety Tips
(Harris County, TX) -- A hard freeze warning continues in effect for our area. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts daytime temperatures may reach into the mid 30’s with wind c
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Harris County Offers Winter Safety Tips 010810.pdf |
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Date: January 7, 2010 Contact: Rhoda Goldberg
Subject: Warming Centers (713) 376-6328
Harris County Public Libraries Open As Warming Centers
(Harris County, Texas) – Residents seeking shelter from the frigid temperatures can head to their local library. The Harris County Public Library is offering up their 25 locations as warming centers for people caught out
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HCPL Warming Centers.pdf |
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Date: January 7, 2010
Contact: Public Information Office
(713) 881-3100
Subject: Winter Weather Tips
(Harris County, TX) – The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management ‘s (OHSEM) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated at Level 3 – increased readiness - and continues to maintain 24-hour operations w
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Safety_Message_4Ps.pdf |
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Date: January 6, 2010
Contact: Francisco Sánchez, Jr.
(713) 881-3100
WINTER PET CARE
(Harris County, TX) -- Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their pets are just as accustomed to the warm shelter of the indoors as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for exte
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Winter Pet Care.pdf |
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Date: January 6, 2010
Contact: Francisco Sánchez, Jr.
(713) 881-3100
Harris County Residents Should Prepare for Freezing Temperatures
(Harris County, TX) – When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) reminds
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Harris County Residents Should Prepare for Freezing Temperatures2.pdf |
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Date: January 5, 2010
Contact: Francisco Sánchez, Jr.
(713) 881-3100
Subject: Heater Safety
Heater and Fire Safety During Winter Months
(Harris County, TX) – A strong Arctic front is bringing frigid temperatures to our area. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) encourages residen
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Fire Safety During Winter.doc |
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