Home Safety Tips for Christmas

12/08/2023 7:00 AM

Happy Hanukkah!

12/07/2023 7:00 AM

Safeguarding Your Packages

12/03/2023 7:00 AM

Winter Boat Safety Tips

12/01/2023 4:00 PM

Tornado Safety Videos

Know what to do in case of tornados and severe flooding.

11/30/2023 8:34 AM

Cold Weather Checklist and Winterizing

Key steps to ensure your elevated house is ready for winter.

11/30/2023 6:00 AM

Severe Weather Outlook 11/29/2023

11/29/2023 1:16 PM

Cyber Monday: Online Safety Tips

11/26/2023 10:00 AM

Navigating Black Friday: A Shopper's Safety Guide

11/23/2023 6:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2023 6:00 AM

Frying a Turkey This Year? Keep These Tips in Mind

11/22/2023 7:00 AM

Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips

11/21/2023 7:00 AM

Thanksgiving Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Keeping pets safe during Thanksgiving is crucial.

11/19/2023 10:00 AM

Thanksgiving Fire Safety: A Recipe for a Safe Celebration

Thanksgiving Fire Safety: A Recipe for a Safe Celebration.

11/13/2023 10:00 AM

Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Tips to Remember

Keep these tips in mind for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday.

11/09/2023 10:00 AM

Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend

It's time to "fall back" this weekend as DST ends.

11/03/2023 10:00 AM

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

As you gear up for a spooktacular night of tricks and treats, here's a last-minute checklist

10/31/2023 7:30 AM

Trick Or Treat Safety

It's a time for ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to come out and play

10/30/2023 7:30 AM

Halloween Treats

Keep your little ghouls and ghost safe this season!

10/29/2023 7:30 AM

Hunter's Moon Facts and Hunting Safety

Happy Hunting this year brought to you by the Hunter's Moon

10/28/2023 7:30 AM

Halloween Pet Safety

Keeping Your Furry Friends Spook-Free

10/27/2023 7:30 AM

Pumpkin Carving Safety

As the leaves change and the air grows crisper, the Halloween season brings with it a beloved tradition

10/22/2023 7:30 AM

The Pumpkin Patch

As the autumn leaves fall and pumpkin carving season approaches, it's essential to ensure your festivities are not only fun but safe too.

10/20/2023 7:30 AM

Teen Fentanyl Use

Halloween can be a delightfully scary time, but the scares can be all to real

10/18/2023 7:30 AM

Halloween Climatology

Our partnership with the National Weather Service is spook-tacularly good

10/15/2023 7:00 AM

Phobia!

Do you have a phobia? Be less scared by knowing what to do when bitten.

10/13/2023 7:00 AM

Halloween By The Numbers

10/11/2023 7:00 AM

Tropical Weather Outlook 10/09/2023

Area of low pressure with low chance of development or impact.

10/09/2023 8:48 AM

Black Cats: Paws and Prepare

Don't Let Disasters Haunt Your Pets

10/08/2023 7:00 AM

Halloween Home Safety

Hauntingly Good Tips for a Safe Halloween in Galveston County

10/01/2023 7:00 AM

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐜𝐭. 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

09/29/2023 11:05 AM

Tropical Weather Outlook 09/25/2023

Although development is unlikely, the @NHC_Atlantic is monitoring disorganized shower activity in the southern Gulf of Mexico. As always, we continue to coordinate with our partners

09/25/2023 9:17 AM

Wade Fishing Safety

With the beginning of Fall right around the corner, it's important to remember some simple Wade Fishing Safety Tips:

09/21/2023 12:01 PM

Beach Safety Tips

The beautiful beaches in Galveston County are a perfect retreat right in our own backyard.  Stay safe in the surf and sand with these beach safety tips. 

09/21/2023 8:00 AM

Burn Ban Lifted

Due to recent precipitation in the area, Galveston County has lifted the Burn Ban.

09/18/2023 12:42 PM

15th Anniversary of Hurricane Ike

September 13, 2023 marks the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Ike.

09/13/2023 10:00 AM

Stay Informed

Stay informed this hurricane season and help keep your family and loved ones safe.

09/11/2023 10:00 AM

Mosquito Prevention

With rain coming in mosquitos will be about. Reducing your chances of being bitten can reduce your chances of contracting diseases.

09/11/2023 9:30 AM

Remembering September 11th

09/11/2023 8:17 AM

Peak of Hurricane Season

September 10th is considered the peak of hurricane season.

09/10/2023 10:00 AM

Devastation of the 1900 Storm

Galveston County Emergency Management Remembers the Victims of the 1900 Storm

09/08/2023 5:00 PM

Build a Kit - Recovery

Preparing a comprehensive recovery kit can ease the transition back to normalcy.

09/08/2023 10:00 AM

Preparedness Month Tips - Business Preparedness

09/07/2023 3:00 PM

Building a Kit - Sheltering

Building an Essential Kit for Hurricane Sheltering

09/07/2023 10:00 AM

Preparedness Month Tips - Generator Safety

09/06/2023 3:00 PM

Build a Kit - Evacuation

When a hurricane evacuation is called for your area, having a well-prepared evacuation kit can make all the difference.

09/06/2023 10:00 AM

Build a Kit - Property Protection

Creating a Hurricane Property Protection Kit for Galveston County Residents

09/05/2023 10:00 AM

Make a Plan - Disaster Recovery

Crafting Your Hurricane Recovery Plan.

09/01/2023 10:00 AM

Resiliency Cycle

Resiliency is a cycle that continue evolve as you go through. Every plan should go through each one of these cycles regularly.

08/31/2023 12:30 PM

Make a Plan - Communications

Crafting Your Hurricane Communication Plan.

08/31/2023 10:00 AM

Make a Plan - Hurricane Evacuation

It's crucial to be well-prepared for hurricanes and the need for evacuation.

08/30/2023 10:00 AM

Make a Plan - Property Protection

Is your property prepared in case of a disaster?

08/29/2023 10:00 AM

Make a Plan - Hurricane Season Checklist

Follow along this week as we unpack what it means to "Make a Plan".

08/28/2023 10:00 AM

Tips from Judge Henry

08/25/2023 12:29 PM

Battling the Bites

Battling the Bites: Mosquito Bite Prevention in Galveston County

08/25/2023 9:49 AM

ERCOT Appeals for Power Conservation

08/24/2023 3:33 PM

Outdoor Burn Ban Continues

08/21/2023 3:00 PM

Fire Weather Watch Advisory

08/21/2023 1:17 PM

Hazardous Marine and Coastal Conditions

08/21/2023 12:00 PM

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 (UPDATE)

08/21/2023 11:30 AM

Tropical Storms Emily, Gert, and Franklin

08/21/2023 11:00 AM

Tropical Disturbance AL91

08/21/2023 9:50 AM

Topical Weather Outlook 08/18/2023

Tropical disturbance 4 has a 40% chance of development over 7 days.

08/18/2023 1:08 PM

Tropical Outlook 8/16/2023

Hurricane Season winds up to a peak in September. Make sure you are ready now before a storm even forms.

08/16/2023 8:26 AM

Excessive Heat Warning August 15th

Excessive Heat with a small chance of showers or storms

08/15/2023 8:46 AM

Heat Warning Issued Monday 8-14-23

08/14/2023 9:06 AM

Tropical Weather Outlook

As we hit the peak of Hurricane season, remember to have a plan!

08/14/2023 8:52 AM

Heat Wave Continues

A few simple reminders during our on-going heatwave.

08/11/2023 11:39 AM

Heat Advisory for August 10th

08/10/2023 1:50 PM

Heat Advisory for August 9th

08/09/2023 8:22 AM

Hurricane Preparedness

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry spoke to the Dickinson First United Methodist Church Seniors group

08/08/2023 4:25 PM

Dangerous Heat All Week

08/07/2023 8:17 AM

Heat Advisory for Sunday

08/06/2023 8:16 AM

Heat Advisory - Saturday

The Saturday sizzle returns!

08/05/2023 8:01 AM

Friday Heat Advisory

Yes Galveston, it's still hot!

08/04/2023 8:55 AM

Extreme Heat Pet Safety

As the heat continues, it is important to think about the safety and comfort of your pets.

08/03/2023 3:42 PM

Heat Advisory Continues Thursday

The unrelenting heat continues.

08/03/2023 8:31 AM

Heat Advisory Continues Tuesday

The excessive heat continues.

08/02/2023 9:10 AM

Heat Advisory Continues

Dangerous heat is expected once again today.

08/01/2023 8:50 AM

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings are in place across the region.

07/31/2023 8:25 AM

Pool Safety

With everyone looking to cool off from the summer heat, it is important to practice pool safety.

07/28/2023 8:30 AM

Beach Safety

Beat the heat and stay safe on the beach!

07/27/2023 2:03 PM

Burn Ban

07/25/2023 10:29 AM

Burn Ban FAQ

Here are some common answers to questions you may have about burn bans.

07/24/2023 10:07 AM

Burn Ban in Effect for Unincorporated Galveston County

This morning, Galveston County Commissioners Court approved a burn ban restricting outdoor burning in unincorporated Galveston County. Severe drought conditions exist in Galveston County and residents are encouraged to take all necessary steps to prevent wildfires.

07/24/2023 10:04 AM

Heat Advisory Issued for Thursday

The heat doesn’t seem to be backing off yet.

07/21/2023 8:36 AM

Heat Continues for Wednesday

High temperatures will reach the upper 90’s to lower 100’s in the region today.

07/19/2023 7:39 AM

As expected… Heat Advisory remains in effect.

The heat will continue today and through the rest of the week.

07/18/2023 10:43 AM

Surf and Sun Safety

Hitting the beach this weekend? Here are some useful tips!

07/14/2023 9:37 AM

Pet Heat Safety

Keep these tips in mind when it comes to your fury friends in this extreme heat.

07/12/2023 3:31 PM

Texas City Boil Water Notice Rescinded

It is safe to resume using water normally.

07/07/2023 11:14 AM

Texas City Issues Boil Water Notice

Texas City has issued a Boil Water Notice for 24 hours.

07/06/2023 4:07 PM

Jellyfish Safety Tips

Do you know what to do if stung?

07/06/2023 4:00 PM

Happy 4th Of July

07/04/2023 10:00 AM

Fireworks Safety

Stay safe this 4th of July!

07/03/2023 12:00 PM

Grilling Safety

Stay safe when firing up the grill this Independence Day!

07/02/2023 12:00 PM

Beach Safety

Stay safe hitting the beach this summer!

07/01/2023 12:00 PM

Heat Stroke vs Heat Exhaustion

Knowing the difference can save a life

06/30/2023 5:00 PM

Rip Current Safety

Headed to the Beach? Be aware of current weather conditions and the rip current threat.

06/30/2023 3:30 PM

TEXAS CITY SHELTER IN PLACE LIFTED

The Shelter in Place issued for Texas City has been lifted.

06/27/2023 2:49 PM