Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Emergency Notification System for Harris County, TX

Greater Harris County 9-1-1  Emergency Notification System (GHC 9-1-1)
Per the web site:
"The Emergency Notification System (ENS) is offered by Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network (GHC 9-1-1) to people living within the GHC 9-1-1 territory. Until now,  the service was only able to contact home or work (landline) phones. However, now cell and Internet phones can be contacted,  and GHC 9-1-1 does not charge a fee!"

Harris County Homeland Security - Regional Joint Information Center
Per the web site:
"The Regional Joint Information Center (JIC) is your best source for timely and accurate information when emergency conditions exist in the greater Harris County area. The JIC is a collaboration between regional emergency management partner organizations designed to keep you informed before,  during and after emergencies."
http://www.readyharris.org/  --- and they offer alert updates:

Harris County Homeland Security - Harris County Alerts
Per the web site:
"Harris County Alerts is a public service of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM).  During a major event or emergency,  important updates will be sent via Harris County Alerts.  Throughout the year we will also provide seasonal preparedness tips and information to keep you informed.  Harris County Alerts may send out notifications via email or text (SMS).  While Harris County Alerts is a free service to the public, messaging and data rates may be charged by your wireless provider."

Friday, February 1, 2013

The Importance of Trees


http://www.aces.edu/ucf/whytrees.php - "How Urban Trees Help Your Community"
Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) - Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities

http://www.arborday.org/trees/benefits.cfm - "The Value of Trees to a Community ... 
statistics on just how important trees are in a community setting
" - Arbor Day Foundation

http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/article.aspx?id=1279 - "Urban Forestry" - Texas A&M Forest Service

http://www.TreesAreGood.org/ - Trees are Good, 
International Society of Arboriculture.

http://www.texastrees.org/  - 
The Texas Trees Foundation

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/southerngarden/treestx.html - "Trees for Texas Landscapes" By Dr. William C. Welch, Professor and Landscape Horticulturist