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Topic: Emergency and hurricane preparedness for Harris County residentsWho offers it: Harris County Public Health — it's freeWhat's covered: Floods, heat, mold, food safety, generator safety, disaster kits, and moreLanguages: Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, and othersTime needed: A few minutes to download or pick up a guide
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Good first step: Act Harris County Public Health emergency preparedness guides
Search 'Harris County Public Health emergency preparedness guides' or visit publichealth.harriscountytx.gov to get your free guide today.
Harris County Public Health offers free emergency preparedness guides for Harris County residents. You can find guides on floods, extreme heat, disaster kits, mold, generator safety, and much more — many available in over a dozen languages.
Harris County Public Health has put together a full library of emergency preparedness guides. Topics cover: boil water notices, cold weather, extreme heat, floodwaters, food safety, mold prevention, generator safety, disaster kits, drinking water safety, mosquitoes, pet preparedness, sewage cleanup, tetanus, preventing illness, coping after a disaster, and health needs for people with disabilities. Many guides are available in Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, and other languages including Dari, Pashto, Korean, Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo, Amharic, Hindi, Urdu, and Russian.
Visit the Harris County Public Health preparedness page and browse by topic. Pick the guides most relevant to your household — for example, a disaster kit checklist, a flood safety guide, or a heat emergency flyer. Download or print the guides in your preferred language. Share printed copies with family members, neighbors, or anyone in your home who may need them. Review your guides before storm season and keep key ones somewhere easy to grab in a hurry.
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These guides pair well with local resources like the City of Houston's emergency management information, Harris County Flood Control District updates, and your local neighborhood association's emergency contact list. If someone in your household has a disability or medical need, the Disability Medical Needs guide can help you plan ahead for specific support.
Houston-area emergencies — hurricanes, floods, heat waves, winter storms — can happen fast. Having a plan before disaster strikes makes a real difference for your family, your pets, and your neighbors. These free guides give you simple, tested steps to follow when it counts most.
