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 Read More »

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 Read More »

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 Read More »