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 […]
News Release City of Houston Office of Emergency Management Closely Monitoring and Preparing for Cold Weather January 3, 2025 – The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is closely monitoring forecasts for the upcoming cold weather and taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. “Based on the forecast, we […]
NEWS RELEASE City of Houston Office of Emergency Management Receives Notable EMAP Accreditation October 17, 2024 – The City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has achieved EMAP accreditation status following a comprehensive, two-year self-evaluation, documentation, and peer review process by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. With 671 miles of service area and 2.3 […]
NEWS RELEASE​ Mayor Whitmire appoints new Emergency Management Coordinator July 26, 2024 – Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Brian Mason to serve as the Director and Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management, which supports Houston’s 671 miles of service area and 2.3 million people. “Brian has demonstrated exemplary leadership […]
