OEM Publications
The Office of Emergency Management produces various plans and public information to help City residents be aware of, and prepared for the hazards that can affect them.
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The City of Houston Emergency Management Plan with annexes that deal with specific types of emergency situations and essential government functions |
Sometimes its safer to stay in where you are. This guide tells you how to effectively shelter in place when it is necessary, and what you can do to ensure that you are safely sheltered. |
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Disaster Preparedness Guide | 2011 The primary tool distributed by Houston OEM to help residents prepare for whatever type of emergency they may encounter. |
Special Needs Preparedness (coming soon) Some of us might have additional needs and concerns when preparing for disasters. This guide helps those residents with special, access or functional needs plan for whatever type of emergency they may experience. |
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This fact sheet gives you a basic rundown of what should be in your Family's Emergency Kit. |
Information for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing This guide gives those residents who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing information on what they can do to make sure that they are adequately prepared to handle emergencies. |
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Pre-Evacuation Checklist (PDF) What should you do prior to evacuating your home? What should you take with you? This one-page PDF give you an idea as to what you should do prior to evacuating for a hurricane. |
Fuels: Storing & Transporting (PDF) The Houston Fire Department wants to make sure that you handle fuels safely, this quick sheet provides you with some tips on safely storing and transporting fuels. |
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Preparing for a Hurricane (PDF) Houston is all-too-familiar with Hurricanes. Make sure you and your family is prepared by downloading this fact sheet which details the three steps you can take to weather the storm. |
Special Needs Facility Disaster Plan (PDF) If you are a business owner who operates a facility that caters to individuals with special or functional needs, this planning document will help you visualize the needs of your clients and help you prepare for emergencies. |
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Helpful Emergency Phone Numbers & Websites (PDF) This helpful guide provides you with phone and website information for emergency and public safety services throughout the City. |