HCHDResponds.com Hurricane Preparedness Homepage

National Hurricane Center

Click here to learn more about what you can do to prepare for hurricane season.

CDC Hurricane Health and Safety Tips

Be Prepared During A Power Outage
from: CDC Hurricane Health and Safety Tips
Outdoor Safety Can Help Prevent Possible Damage During A Hurricane
from: CDC Hurricane Health and Safety Tips
Minimize Risk: Conduct a Home Hazard Inspection at Home
from: CDC Hurricane Health and Safety Tips

National Hurricane Center Updates

There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
from: National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
from: National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

News & Weather Coverage

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Weather Forecast

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Welcome to HCHDResponds.com. This site is designed to provide valuable information to HCHD patients, their families, the general public and the media during emergencies or other significant events affecting our community that may influence operations and/or the delivery of health care services by the Harris County Hospital District.

The goal of this site is to provide a reliable point-of-contact during such situations regarding the operating status of HCHD facilities and to facilitate the sharing of public information.

As an effective part of your personal emergency preparedness, you may wish to subscribe to our e-mail alerts. During a significant event or emergency, you can monitor this resource for alerts and news releases from the Harris County Hospital District, and submit inquiries for district response.

To submit a question for response, please click here.

Harris County Hospital District employees may click here to be taken to the secure employee check-in site.

Other Resources

Harris County Hospital District Online
ReadyHouston - Regional Disaster Preparedness
METRO - Metropolitan Transit Authority
Safe School Alerts (for Harris County & surrounding area)
Traffic (Houston TranStar)
Harris County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
City of Houston Office of Emergency Management
Harris County Flood Control District Hurricane Tracker

HCHD Status

HCHD facilities are currently open for all business, including scheduling of patient appointments. Operations are on heightened alert due to active monitoring of tropical weather systems.

In the event of an emergency or an event that requires a district-wide alert or change in the status of facilities operations, this site will be updated.

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