2013 Hurricane Season

Harris County’s Countdown to the 2013 Hurricane Season

Hurricane season begins June 1

Trees for Precinct 3 Parks

Per the Community Impact Newspaper :

Radack looks to add more trees to Precinct 3 parks

Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack requested authorization at the March 12 Harris County Commissioner’s Court meeting to accept 8,000 trees from the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program.  Valued at $60,800, the trees are to be planted in multiple parks within Precinct 3 along trails and roadways.

Apache is a Houston-based oil and gas company that has awarded more than 3 million trees across 16 states.  There are 15 Precinct 3 parks in the Katy area, with Mary Jo Peckham Park as the largest in the City of Katy’s limits at 32 acres with a variety of amenities, including a fishing pond.  Precinct 3 has 54 parks overall.

http://impactnews.com/articles/radack-looks-to-add-more-trees-to-precinct-3-parks/

(photo credit:  Darlene)

Trees for Mason Road Park!

Eagle Scout Troop 1146 planted 50 trees in the Mason Road Park this morning!

Harris County Precinct 3 provided the trees and the troop provided the labor.

And another troop is scheduled to plant another 50 in the park!

Harris County Precinct 3 already had some trees in place but there was room for more!

I'm thankful for the trees!

(photo credit:  Darlene)

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!"

http://www.911.org/

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."

http://www.readyharris.org/go/mailinglist/1829/