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🦸 Help keep Houston’s kids safe from lead! Join us Oct. 26–30 for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Learn how to prevent lead exposure and get free lead testing on household items at select HHD locations. Check the flyer for details!
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October has been a busy month! Our team has been out in the community nonstop, connecting with residents at preparedness fairs, neighborhood events & Fall festivals. So far this month, we've attended 17 events, reached more than 1,800 people and many more to go!
Houston OEM Assistant Director, Mel Bartis, shared her expertise at the 2026 Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) Symposium this week, and we couldn't be more proud. Mel is no stranger to emergency response and recovery. (1/2)
Emergency Management pros from across Texas are gathering at the GRB @NDExpoUSA to get the latest on tech & preparedness. Our Communications Director, Ruth Tovar, moderated the expert panel: “Keeping a City Running- Managing Urban Services During Disasters.” HTX is Ready365!
It’s #NationalNightOut! Thank you to all the neighborhoods and community groups who coordinated events across the city to keep Houstonians connected and informed. Our teams were honored to participate!
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2 pm EDT - Here is an update on Invest #92L in the Gulf. Visit hurricanes.gov for details.
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Additional rain/storms expected this afternoon (<1" total). Rain &storm activity will focus primarily along & south of I-10 through the weekend with 2-4" expected through Mon (isolated higher totals).
⚠️A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening.
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Radar Update: 10/01/26 7:30 PM
The line of storms continues to push east. Storms are capable of producing heavy downpours which can lead to localized flash flooding. Be sure to stay cautious while driving. Flooded roadways are more difficult to see at night! #TXwx
Rain headed our way. Please stay weather aware and do not attempt to drive through high water.
A Flood Watch is in effect thru Friday evening. The Flood Watch has been expanded in area to include the following counties: Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, Wharton, & Washington. Turn around, don't drown! #TXwx
ALT A National Weather Service map and graphic detailing a Flood Watch for Southeast Texas, in effect through Friday evening, October 2, 2026. Listed counties include Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, Wharton, and Washington. The graphic warns of heavy storms producing rainfall rates of 2-4 inches per hour and rapid runoff, leading to potential flooding in low-lying areas, rivers, creeks, and roads. Safety messaging advises turning around and not driving through flooded waters, and displays key impacted locations including Houston, College Station, Galveston, Conroe, and surrounding communities.
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Localized heavy rain threat for northwest portions of SE Texas today. Folks in the Brazos Valley should keep up with the latest conditions later today into tonight.
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What has changed for late Thurs-Fri? Guidance has nudged the axis of potential heavy rainfall a touch to the east. As such, the Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall and flash flooding has been nudged into portions of the Brazos Valley.
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A pioneer. A mentor. A friend.
The Houston Fire Department mourns the loss of Dr. David Persse, retired HFD EMS Physician Director and longtime MD-1, who passed away Monday, Sept. 28, surrounded by his family. Read More @ houstontx.gov/fire/newsroom/…
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My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. David Persse’s family, friends, and colleagues as we mourn his passing. His compassion, steady leadership, and dedication to the health and safety of Houstonians will always be remembered.
What a beautiful morning to share emergency resource information at “Rodada for All”, hosted by Living Hope Wheelchair Assoc. This all-inclusive event brings together people with disabilities, families, caregivers & community partners for a day of resources, fun and connection!
Most students are completely new to the idea of a career in Emergency Management. Thank you to Empower Community Development Corporation for having us at your recent Youth Career Bingo event. We enjoyed meeting the students in your after-school program and sharing info!
It's 9/25 Day! 🦋As we remember the amazing Dolly Parton, we also know she would want us all to be prepared, safe and #READY365. Visit our website for preparedness tips on a variety of emergency situations: houstonoem.org
Hurricane Season isn’t over until November 1, but it’s always a good idea to be prepared and #Ready365! From Kingwood to Alief, our teams have already met with hundreds of Houstonians this week to share the importance of emergency preparedness.
What’s in YOUR “Go Bag”? 🆘 🎒🧳🛄
September is National Preparedness Month and having a stocked emergency kit is one way to be ready for any kind of disaster. For a list of important items go to our website: HoustonOEM.org/Prepare
