Houston Mayor encouraging residents to be ready for Hurricane Season

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Just as we’re watching the Gulf of Mexico for the latest storm system expected to bring rain to Southeast Texas, it’s a reminder that Hurricane season is here.

Now, Houston Mayor John Whitmire wants the entire community ready and prepared for anything. That’s why Mayor Whitmire will join leaders from several city departments to discuss this year’s hurricane season and encourage preparedness for individuals and families. Today, Monday, June 17 at 3 pm City leaders will lay out what residents should do or be doing now, to prepare. The event takes place at Houston Emergency Center located at 5320 N. Shepherd Dr. in Houston, TX 77091.

Mayor Whitmire will be joined by:

• Chief Thomas Muñoz, Acting Director, Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
• Chief Larry Satterwhite, Houston Police Department
• Chief Samuel Peña, Houston Fire Department
• Stephen Williams, Director, Houston Health Department
• Angel Ponce, Director, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
• Angela Blanchard, Disaster and Recovery Advisor

The event will also include rescue and high-water vehicles from the Houston Police, Houston Fire, and Houston Public Works. The Mayor hopes the community takes these preparations seriously, to make sure, no one is caught off guard, during any storm.