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Staying Safe as Temperatures Rise

July 20, 2018 Shelli Carter

The Houston area is experiencing a heat wave, with forecast temperatures entering the triple digits as early as Friday and…

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Posted in: Alert

Steer Clear of Flood Prone Roadways During Periods of Heavy Rainfall

June 15, 2018 Shelli Carter

The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges residents and visitors to avoid Houston roadways during periods of…

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Posted in: News

Eastbound Lanes of I-10 Closed at Wirt/Chimney Rock Saturday, May 5th

May 4, 2018 Shelli Carter

All eastbound lanes of I-10 will be closed from Wirt/Chimney Rock to IH-610.  The closure is scheduled from 6.00am until…

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Houston Health Department Opens WIC Sites at GRB Shelter, Walmart Stores in Response to Harvey

September 2, 2017 Shelli Carter

The Houston Health Department today (Sept. 2) opened four Women, Infants and Children (WIC) sites dedicated to help people affected by Harvey’s…

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Posted in: Harvey Updates - City, recovery-harvey

Houston Water Asks Public for Help

Shelli Carter

HOUSTON – The City of Houston’s drinking water remains SAFE. Houston Water’s West District and Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment plants…

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Posted in: Harvey Updates - City, recovery-harvey Filed under: harvey2017

Solid Waste Management Department Debris Collection Notice: Traffic

Shelli Carter

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department is asking residents to remove all parked vehicles from the streets when…

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Posted in: Harvey Updates - City, recovery-harvey Filed under: harvey2017

Storm Recovery Resources

August 31, 2017 Shelli Carter

The City of Houston Emergency Information Center has prepared information and resources to help the community’s storm recovery. Regular updates…

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Posted in: Harvey Updates - City, Harvey Updates - Partners, recovery-harvey Filed under: harvey2017

AlertHouston – Daily Update for Friday, August 25th

August 25, 2017 Shelli Carter

The City of Houston is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Harvey, currently a Category 3 and expected to make…

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Posted in: Harvey Updates - City Filed under: harvey2017

2017 FMA Home Elevation Grant Informational Video

August 17, 2017 Shelli Carter

http://houstontx.swagit.com/play/08162017-830/1/

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Posted in: Recovery Filed under: FMA2017

2017 FMA Grant FAQs

August 15, 2017 Shelli Carter

2017 FMA Grant FAQs

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Posted in: Recovery Filed under: FMA2017

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