#SWMD is in Houston’s hardest hit areas collecting storm debris with our partners, who deployed 60 trucks today. This assistance is integral in collecting the 1 million cubic yards of storm debris.

Please be patient with the crews as they are passing through your neighborhood.

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We are all in this together, and many Houstonians still lack electricity following last week's storm. We also have other challenges being addressed by the city and our partners. Tune in this morning for a report on the aftermath of last Thursday's severe storm and recovery.
The

LIVE: Commissioner Adrian Garcia will host CenterPoint, Mayor John Whitmire, and Commissioner Lesley Briones for a news conference at Leonel Castillo Community Center (2101 South St., Houston, TX 77009).

They will provide updates on power restoration in Houston and Harris County

LIVE: Mayor Whitmire is happy to join FEMA's administrator Deanne Criswell at Fonde Community Center - Disaster Survivor Assistance location to discuss assistance to those affected by the recent storms. They will also discuss other funding sources available to support our

Today, Houston Mayor's Office Whitmire welcomes Deanne Criswell to Houston to tour heavily damaged areas. Spring Branch was hit hard by the storm, and seeing the resilience of our community firsthand is both humbling and inspiring.
Starting today, Houston residents across our city can request

🚨 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE ALIVIO DEL CALOR
📍8575 Pitner Road - El Boys and Girls Club ahora está abierto como un gran centro de enfriamiento
📍8500 Pitner Rd.
Autobuses de enfriamiento proporcionados por Houston Metro.
El Centro de Salud Comunitario de Spring Branch también estará

🚨 UPDATE HEAT RELIEF
📍8575 Pitner Road - Boys and Girls Club now open as a large cooling center
📍8500 Pitner Rd.
Cooling Buses provided by Houston Metro.
Spring Branch Community Health Center will also be there providing medical assistance.

Need assistance after the storm?

File a claim with your insurance
Complete the assessment through iSTAT
File for Individual Assistance through FEMA.

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📣🗓️ATTN: #TX , Texans who needs help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews at the Fonde Community Center in Houston beginning May 21.

📍Fonde Community Center
110 Sabine St.
Houston, TX
⏰ 7 -7pm (daily)

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Please stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning when using generators! Follow these tips to protect your family.
#HoustonStrong #StaySafe #COAwareness Houston Fire Dept

¡Por favor, manténgase a salvo del envenenamiento por monóxido de carbono al usar generadores! Siga estos consejos para proteger a su familia.
#HoustonFuerte #MantenteSeguro #ConcienciaDeCO Houston Fire Dept

It has been a rough few days, but things are looking better. Today, workers are repairing shattered windows and removing debris in the exclusion zone downtown from Louisiana to Travis streets and from McKinney to Polk streets.
The area was hit hard by last Thursday's storm and we

Please see important updates as we begin the work week. These were shared at a city news conference earlier this afternoon. #staysafe #HoustonStrong

LIVE: Mayor Whitmire and city partners provide updates on resources and recovery services for Houstonians following Thursday’s storms. This information was gathered from a coordinated meeting this afternoon with city department directors and external partners, including

Severe Weather Notice for City Employees — Update on Returning to Work
Tier I - Report to work with caution.
Tier II and Tier III employees - To minimize traffic on roadways a employees with power should work remotely tomorrow, May 20, 2024.
For more info:
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Cualquier persona sin aire acondicionado puede buscar alivio en cualquiera de las siguientes ubicaciones de la ciudad designadas como centros de enfriamiento. Aquellos que necesiten transporte a un centro de enfriamiento designado pueden contactar al 3-1-1 para solicitar un viaje

Anyone without air-conditioning can seek relief at any of the following city locations designated as cooling centers.  Those needing transportation to a designated cooling center can contact  3-1-1 to request a free ride. #HoustonStrong

YMCA Locations Open as Cooling Centers.
As a place of purpose and connection, the YMCA of Greater Houston is committed to supporting the community during times of need. The Y is offering its open locations as cooling and power centers as our community recovers. Regardless of