Stay Informed
Keeping up-to-date on the latest developments in any emergency situation is crucial. Bookmark these websites on your smartphone and computer.
Stay informed
ReadyHarris.org
National Weather Service
Know Your Flood Risk
Know Your Evacuation Zone & Route
Get Ready and Stay Ready for Hurricane Season
Hurricane Preparedness
Get Help
American Red Cross of Greater Houston
Provides emergency response after disasters, emergency preparedness classes and first aid/CPR training.
Crisis Hotline
Free, anonymous, confidential crisis and suicide prevention counseling. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Assistance after disasters for individuals and families
Gas Leak Emergency
To report a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately, go to a safe location, and call. Stay safe.
Houston Food Bank
Distributes food and other essentials to those in need through a network of more than 1,600 community partners.
Poison Control Center
Expert help if someone has eaten, breathed or touched chemicals, or if they have taken the wrong medicine.
Report a Power Outages
Report power outages in your neighborhood. For downed power lines, stay at least 35 feet away and call.
Texas 2-1-1
Connects Texans to a wide range of emergency resources and services before and after disasters.