NEWS RELEASE Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) HOUSTON – August 28, 2025 – The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will conduct a city-wide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Friday, September 5, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. This test is part of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a nationwide […]

NEWS RELEASE Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) HOUSTON, TX – August 21, 2025 – The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will conduct a city-wide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Friday, September 5, at 11 a.m. Central Time. This test is part of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a […]

NEWS RELEASE Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic & Expo Set for May 17: Largest Preparedness Event in Houston Ahead of Hurricane Season May 5, 2025 — Members of the public and the media are invited to attend and cover the Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic & Expo on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m.  – 3 p.m.  at the George […]

NEWS RELEASE Update: Overnight Warming Centers Opening at 6 p.m. February 19, 2025 – As colder temperatures arrive in Houston this week, the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is fully prepared to respond to the cold front and ensure the safety and well-being of residents. OEM is working in close collaboration with […]

NEWS RELEASE City of Houston Prepares for Cold Weather, Overnight Warming Centers Opening Wednesday Night February 18, 2025 – As colder temperatures arrive in Houston this week, the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is fully prepared to respond to the cold front and ensure the safety and well-being of residents. OEM is […]

NEWS RELEASE Eight Warming Centers to Close at Noon Thursday, Two Locations will Remain Open One Additional Night January 23, 2025 – The City of Houston will close eight warming centers at noon on Thursday, January 23. However, the Fonde and the Metropolitan Multiservice Center locations will remain open for an additional night due to […]

NEWS RELEASE Statement on the Two Deceased Individuals Found by First Responders  January 22, 2025 – We are saddened to report two people were found deceased today by first responders. At about 8:05 a.m., an adult male was found unresponsive in front of a church at 7198 Dixie Rd. The male was initially reported missing […]

NEWS RELEASE City of Houston Prepares for Cold Weather, Overnight Warming Centers Opening Sunday Evening January 17, 2025 – As colder temperatures are expected to arrive in Houston early next week, the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is fully prepared to respond to the cold front and ensure the safety and well-being […]

NEWS RELEASE City of Houston Extending Overflow Center Hours as Rain and Cold Temperatures Continue January 10, 2025 – The City of Houston will provide a safe, warm space to ensure the safety of unhoused and vulnerable individuals as the area experiences rain and cold temperatures overnight. The Fonde Recreation Center, located at 110 Sabine […]

NEWS RELEASE City of Houston Urges Caution as Heavy Rain and Cold Weather Approach: Overflow Centers Opening for Vulnerable Populations January 9, 2025 – The City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents to prepare for severe weather expected to impact the region, including heavy rain and temperatures remaining in the 40s […]