Staff Training, Preparedness and Response Plans Key to Resident Safety, Well-Being Texas Health and Human Services is urging long-term care providers to prepare for natural disasters ahead of an active hurricane season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. […]
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Preparing for Storms: A 2021 Katy News Hurricane Preparedness Guide
By George Slaughter Hurricane season begins Tuesday and runs through November. For Southeast Texans, it’s time to begin preparing for what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts will be an above-average hurricane season. Previewing the Season According to […]
Flash Flood Warning for Harris County Until 3:45 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Harris County until 3:45 p.m. today. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is or will be occurring soon. Areas of the county have received up to 4 inches of rain […]
Tropical Weather Threat in Gulf of Mexico
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management is monitoring two potential tropical weather systems this weekend. The first system, located off the Texas coast, has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm prior to […]
Historic Rainfall To Continue Deluging South Central States
“Not only is there a likelihood of life-threatening flash flooding during the event but also a slow-motion disaster brought on by rising river levels. High water may take days if not a week or more to recede below flood stage,” […]
6 Hail Damage Repair Tips from the Pros
There’s nothing wrong with a little snow on your roof or on your car. In fact, it’s a romantic sign that winter is finally here. However, things are a lot different when it comes to hail as those are literal […]
$1.65 Million in Emergency Grants Invested by Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund in Area Nonprofits Serving Most Vulnerable
Pledged donations to disaster fund reach $7.1 million in first week As Houstonians begin to assess and address the costly damage caused by the recent extreme winter weather, the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund is investing $1.65 million […]
Public Help Sought to Report Fish and Wildlife Impacted by Winter Storm Uri
AUSTIN – Recent snowfall and freezing temperatures affected many fish and wildlife species throughout the state and now Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking for the public’s help in reporting any animal mortality events they observe on their […]
Houston Symphony Cancels This Weekend’s Schubert’s Death And The Maiden Program Due To Weather Emergency In Texas
HOUSTON, TX (Feb. 18, 2021) — The Houston Symphony has made the decision to cancel this weekend’s in-person concerts on Feb. 19 & 20, at 8 p.m. and the Saturday livestream of Schubert’s Death and the Maiden due to […]
UPDATE | Winter Weather Recovery (Thursday – 1 p.m.)
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is continuing to monitor and coordinate recovery efforts across the area. The National Weather Service has issued a Hard Freeze Warning for Harris County beginning at midnight and lasting until […]
