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Fort Bend County OEM in the News
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Pecan Grove CERT to Host SkyWarn Training
(September 28, 2009)
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CERT Class Annoucement - City of Stafford
(September 28, 2009)
- Texas Government Insider - Fort Bend Upgrades Emergency Management Position (January 23, 2009)
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First CST graduates complete curriculum
(February 19, 2009)
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Houston Chronicle - County applies scout motto: 'Be prepared'
(December 02, 2004)
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Houston Chronicle - Fort Bend officials participate in test of emergency skills
(November 17, 2005)
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IAEM Bulletin - Emergency Mangement Partnering in Fort Bend County
(February 18, 2009)
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The Fort Bend Star - Fort Bend County rated 'advanced' in emergency management preparedness
(February 17, 2009)
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Fort Bend Southwest Star - County's emergency management gears up for upcoming hurricane season
(February 17, 2009)
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Fort Bend Star - Emergency Management Has Seen Great Strides in 2004
(February 17, 2009)
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Fort Bend Star - Emergency management to host open house and show off high tech equipment on Nov 4
(February 17, 2009)
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Fort Bend Southwest Star - Fort Bend County Emergency Management has graduation for citizen support team
(February 17, 2009)
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Fort Bend Southwest Sun - Time for Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season.pdf
(February 17, 2009)
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House Select Comm Report - Ike
(February 12, 2009)
- ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE US-90A at State Highway 36 Intersection (February 11, 2009)
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Houston Chronicle - Former Rosenberg City Manager Leads Countys Emergency Management
(January 30, 2009)
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IAEM Bulletin - Emergency Mangement Partnering in Fort Bend County
(January 29, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - First Citizen Support Team Graduates Complete Curriculum
(January 29, 2009)
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Houston Area Organizations Kept Information Flowing During Hurricane Ike
(January 29, 2009)
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Public Management - When, Not If, the Next Disaster Happens...
(January 29, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald-Storm Damage - Needville gets a wake up call
(January 29, 2009)
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Fort Bend Southwest Star - Fort Bend County Emergency Managment has graduation for CST
(January 29, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - Storm Damages School
(January 29, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - Rising Brazos River Threatens Rosharon
(January 28, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - Mock Hurricane Drill Takes On New Meaning
(January 28, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - Emergency Staff Helps with Hurricane Humberto
(January 28, 2009)
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Sugar Land Sun - Countywide HAZMAT Exercise Held in Richmond
(January 28, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - Catholic Charities Focus on Seniors
(January 27, 2009)
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Fort Bend Herald - The 2007 Hurricane Season Has Arrived
(June 03, 2007)
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Fort Bend Herald - County's Emergency Chief Honored
(December 24, 2006)
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Fort Bend Southwest Sun - Time for Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
(June 14, 2006)
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Fort Bend Herald - County Reviews how it handled Hurricane Rita
(October 06, 2005)
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Fort Bend Star - The Storm
(September 28, 2005)
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Fort Bend Star - Mother's Day storm wreaks havoc on county
(May 11, 2005)
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Herald Coaster - Stranded in Tierra Grande
(November 24, 2004)
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Herald Coaster - Richmond FD helps with chemical spill
(August 01, 2004)
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Houston Chronicle - Acid spill brings traffic to a halt near Sugar Land
(July 31, 2004)
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Herald Coaster - San Bernard poses flood threat
(June 25, 2004)
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Herald Coaster - Disaster drill draws attention to emergency plans for agencies
(May 06, 2004)
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Herald Coaster - Emergency officials plan terrorist drill
(April 27, 2004)
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- Weather Radios (February 25, 2010)
- Learn the Signs, Take Action, and Prepare for Tornadoes (February 24, 2010)
- Know Dangers of Hail and Straight Line Winds (February 24, 2010)
- Create an Emergency Supply Kit (February 23, 2010)
- Delay the Game When Thunderstorms Approach (February 22, 2010)
- Winter Storm and Ice Storm Preparedness Planning (February 22, 2010)
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H1N1 Clinic Scheduled
(February 01, 2010)
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Deadline Extended For Those Still Needing Home Repairs From Hurricane Ike
(January 15, 2010)
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Avoid Home Damage from Frozen Pipes
(January 05, 2010)
- Fort Bend County EOC - Situation Update 3 (December 04, 2009)
- Fort Bend County EOC - Situation Update 2 (December 04, 2009)
- Fort Bend County EOC Activated - Situation Update 1 (December 04, 2009)
- Inclement Weather Closure Information for County Employees (December 04, 2009)
- Fort Bend County Tests Public Information Plan (December 02, 2009)
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Dial 2-1-1 for Flu Advice
(September 30, 2009)
- Burn Ban Lifted for Fort Bend County (September 24, 2009)
- Crossing Guards Learn to Safeguard Our Neighborhoods, As Well As Our Kids (September 21, 2009)
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Statement by Secretary Napolitano on the Eighth Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks
(September 11, 2009)
- Fort Bend County Encourages Americans to Get Ready During National Preparedness Month (September 09, 2009)
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Notice of Temporary Road Closure and Detour for Williams Way Boulevard (Ransom Road)
(August 28, 2009)
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Status Update on Well-Control Incident on Dompier-Nix #1 Well
(August 20, 2009)
- Status on Well-Control Incident on Dompier-Nix #1 Well (August 18, 2009)
- Wildfire Threatens 400 plus Acres Near Fulshear (August 09, 2009)
- Governor Perry extends Disaster Declaration to July 6, 2009 (June 26, 2009)
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Fort Bend County Judge Declares Disaster and Bans Sale or Use of Fireworks
(June 25, 2009)
- Smart Planning for Hurricane Season (May 24, 2009)
- Evacuating With Your Pets (May 25, 2009)
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Hurricane Awareness Week Proclamation
(May 27, 2009)
- No Alerts or Advisories at this time (May 05, 2009)
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Fort Bend health department monitoring Swine Flu
(April 30, 2009)
- North American Influenza - H1N1 "Swine Flu" Information Page Created (April 29, 2009)
- News Release: Fort Bend County receives new Regional Mobile Communications Unit (April 24, 2009)
- News Release: Could "social media" save your life? (April 14, 2009)
- Missouri City Selects New Police Chief (April 02, 2009)
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FEMA Awards Fort Bend County $2.8 Million for Ike Debris Removal
(April 02, 2009)
- INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS - AM Alert Radio Stations (March 12, 2009)
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Gov. Perry Asks FEMA to Waive Deadline for Policyholders
(February 17, 2009)
- Fort Bend Star - Put Aside Any Doubts (September 24, 2008)
- Fort Bend Herald - Hurricane in the air (October 18, 2008)
- Houston Area Emergency Managers Receive C.E.M. ® Credential (April 21, 2008)
- Students Learn Importance of Disaster Planning (August 15, 2006)
- Fort Bend County and Missouri City Provide Support to Galveston County during Hurricane Humberto Response (September 24, 2007)
- Jeff Braun elected to Statewide Emergency Management Board (January 23, 2008)
- El Campo Leader-News - New Communications Tower will Link Wharton County to Houston (February 27, 2009)
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Fort Bend County Debris Management Plan
(February 26, 2009)
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Richmond FD station 3 Grand Opening
(February 24, 2009)
- Emergency Management Office Urges Citizens to Learn the Signs, Take Action, and Prepare for Tornadoes (February 24, 2009)
- Severe Weather Awareness Week (February 24, 2009)
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Southeast Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) 2009
(February 24, 2009)
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Governors Proclamation of Severe Weather Awareness Week
(February 24, 2009)
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Be prepared: Severe Weather Awareness Week
(February 19, 2009)
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US-90A at Hwy 36 Closure Detour Map (Revised)
(February 19, 2009)
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Picking up the pieces after Ike....
(January 31, 2009)
- Attorney General Abbott Charges Houston Area Hotel With Price Gouging (February 12, 2009)
- FEMA Grants Another Registration Extension For Texans (February 11, 2009)
- Commissioners expected to upgrade pay in Emergency Management Office (January 14, 2009)
- Emergency management office positions reclassified (January 13, 2009)
- Emergency management positions to be reclassified in Fort Bend County (January 06, 2009)
- Emergency Management Office Reminds Citizens to Prepare for Tornadoes (February 24, 2008)
- Emergency Management Office Urges Drivers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” (February 10, 2008)
- County Rated "Advanced" in Emergency Management Preparedness (January 03, 2005)
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Fort Bend County OEM in the News
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Projects
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Pierce Station Communications Tower
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Pierce Tower - Photo of the Day
(January 14, 2009)
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Pierce Station Progress - Day 55
(January 13, 2009)
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PHOTO: Drilling Equipment
(December 04, 2008)
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PHOTO: Drilling Equipment - Up Close
(December 04, 2008)
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Breaking Ground
(November 20, 2008)
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El Campo Mayor Philip Spenrath talks to the crowd at the groundbreaking ceremony
(November 20, 2008)
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Flyer
(November 06, 2008)
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Pierce Station Communications Tower
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Library
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County Articles
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Brazos River Log Jam as of 10-31-09
(November 09, 2009)
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Missouri City Employee Honored for Management Work During Hurricane Ike
(June 16, 2009)
- During Hurricane Preparedness Week, Start Building Emergency Supply Kit (May 26, 2009)
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Missouri City Disaster Recovery Center Closing; FEMA A Call Away
(January 14, 2009)
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Fort Bend Now - County Emergency Management Office Reports 316 "Suspected" Cases Of Swine Flu
(May 22, 2009)
- Fort Bend Herald - Weston Lakes OKs emergency prep plan (February 27, 2009)
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Regional Articles
- Apply now for a UASI funded PIER Site (February 12, 2010)
- Dates for 2010 TDEM Homeland Security Conference (September 29, 2009)
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Fort Bend Spanish Language Voter Assistance Group To Meet
(September 11, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report May 29, 2009
(May 29, 2009)
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Daily News, KTRH agree to news partnership
(May 28, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report May 22, 2009
(May 22, 2009)
- BILL MOVEMENT ALERT : SB 359 / SB 361 / SB 2264 / SB 2323 (April 01, 2009)
- BILL MOVEMENT ALERT: SB 181 (March 31, 2009)
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Wildfire Appeal Letter from Governor Perry to President Obama
(March 23, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report March 22, 2009
(March 23, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report March 13, 2009
(March 17, 2009)
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Texas Technology: Crisis Communication
(March 17, 2009)
- Is Twitter useful afterall? - Counterterrorism Blog (March 12, 2009)
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American Red Cross Southwestern Branch Office Newsletter - March/April 2009
(March 12, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report March 6, 2009
(March 09, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report Feb 27, 2009
(March 02, 2009)
- Gov. Perry Reappoints Nixon and Simpson to Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees (February 27, 2009)
- Texas Legislature Bill Report Feb 23, 2009 (February 24, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report Feb 20, 2009
(February 20, 2009)
- Government Technology - What Seabrook, Texas CIO Learned From Hurricane Ike (February 19, 2009)
- State urged to be more proactive in hurricane recovery (February 19, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report Jan 27, 2009
(February 19, 2009)
- Governor Perry addresses 'frustrations' (February 19, 2009)
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Fema Region VI (6) - Serving AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
(February 19, 2009)
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Texas Homeland Security
(February 19, 2009)
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Texas Citizen Corps
(February 19, 2009)
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Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management
(February 19, 2009)
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Texas Legislature Bill Report Feb 07, 2009
(February 19, 2009)
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211 Texas
(February 19, 2009)
- Report of Potential Falling Debris 021509 (February 19, 2009)
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FEMA sends $2.45 million to county
(January 16, 2009)
- Houston Chronicle - Project to give San Bernard River a new mouth (January 15, 2009)
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National Articles
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O’Brien’s Response Management Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire PIER Systems Inc.
(September 11, 2009)
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Secretary Napolitano and Girl Scouts of the USA Announce New Preparedness Patch
(September 11, 2009)
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Our Water Supply, Down the Drain
(August 24, 2009)
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U.S. Asks Firms to Make Swine Flu Vaccine
(May 27, 2009)
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US Fire Administration
(February 06, 2009)
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National Homeland Security Knowledgebase
(February 06, 2009)
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National Citizen Corps
(February 06, 2009)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(February 06, 2009)
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Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
(February 06, 2009)
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National Weather Service - National Hurricane Center
(February 06, 2009)
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USA Freedom Corps
(February 04, 2009)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(January 30, 2009)
- Journalists, bloggers are threats in terror drill (January 29, 2009)
- FY2009 AFG Workshop Schedule Posted (January 29, 2009)
- National Information Officer Association's new website (January 19, 2009)
- Dec. 12 Final Day To Apply For Disaster Assistance (January 21, 2009)
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Tools and Preparedness
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American Red Cross Flu Checklist
(April 29, 2009)
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TexasCounties4U
(March 02, 2009)
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Listo.gov
(February 06, 2009)
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Ready.gov
(February 06, 2009)
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National Organization on Disability - Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI)
(February 06, 2009)
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The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc.
(February 06, 2009)
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FEMA - Are you Ready?
(February 06, 2009)
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Texas Prepares - Are you Ready - or Not?
(February 06, 2009)
- Media Tips for Elected Officials (February 06, 2009)
- Accessible Hazard Alert System (January 29, 2009)
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FBC OEM Preparedness Brochure
(January 27, 2009)
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Citizens' Preparedness Guidebook
(January 27, 2009)
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2-1-1 Texas
(January 27, 2009)
- Winter Weather Emergency checklist (January 27, 2009)
- New Emergency Preparedness Website: www.disasterprepped.com (January 19, 2009)
- Keep It With You: Personal Medical Information Form (January 16, 2009)
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PIO Resources
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Job Aid: Sample Joint Information Center (JIC) Organizational Chart
(February 27, 2009)
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Crisis Communications Planning: Establishing Joint Information Centers
(February 27, 2009)
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Joint Information Center (JIC) Model
(February 27, 2009)
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Public Affairs Field Guide For Joint Information Center Operations
(February 27, 2009)
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Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers (PIOs)
(February 27, 2009)
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County Articles
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Slideshows
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2009 Emergency Preparedness Workshop
- Hurricane Weather - Gene Norman - KHOU (May 08, 2009)
- Fort Bend County Local Emergency Planning Committee - Ron Drachenberg, FBC Engineering (May 08, 2009)
- The What Ifs, Dealing with Animals - Dawna Michalke, Texas Animal Health Commission (May 08, 2009)
- Houston/Galveston TX Department of Public Safety Actions - Captain Mulligan, Texas D.P.S. (May 08, 2009)
- Disaster Planning & Insurance - Jack Evins, Texas Insurance of Board (May 08, 2009)
- Tree Pruning-Preparing for Hurricanes & Cleaning Afterwards - Vincent Mannino, Texas AgriLife Extension Service (May 08, 2009)
- Impact Weather Presentation for Fort Bend County Preparedness Workshop (May 08, 2009)
- Debris Issues, Where to Place Debris Materials - Scott Weighat FBC Road and Bridge (May 08, 2009)
- What We Do Before, During, and After an Emergency - Steve Greenley, Center Point Energy (May 08, 2009)
- Municipal Utility Districts and Emergency Response (March 03, 2010)
- Denise Davis' Pictures from the Haiti Earthquake (March 03, 2010)
- Twitter (December 16, 2009)
- AWBD Fall Seminar 2009 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility Districts and Emergency Response (October 27, 2009)
- Setting Up Points of Distribution in Fort Bend County (September 24, 2009)
- Engaging the Conversation - Strategies for Social Media (August 21, 2009)
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TxPWRT - Fort Bend County Coordination Council 072209.pdf
(August 06, 2009)
- Engaging the Conversation - Primer on Social Media for Crisis Use (June 12, 2009)
- Fort Bend County: Responding and Recovering from Hurricane Ike (June 19, 2009)
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2009 Emergency Preparedness Workshop
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OEM Support Groups
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
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LEPC Agenda Feb. 18, 2010
(February 15, 2010)
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Jan. 2010 LEPC minutes
(February 15, 2010)
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LEPC Agenda Jan 21, 2010
(January 21, 2010)
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November 2009 LEPC minutes
(January 21, 2010)
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October 2009 LEPC minutes
(November 16, 2009)
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LEPC Agenda Nov. 19, 2009
(November 16, 2009)
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EPA Region 6 Accidental Release Information, 1982 – 2009
(November 12, 2009)
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Region 6 LEPC Update, November 2009
(November 12, 2009)
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LEPC Agenda Oct. 14, 2009
(October 14, 2009)
- Change in Date for October LEPC Meeting. (September 30, 2009)
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Sept. 2009 LEPC minutes
(September 17, 2009)
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LEPC Agenda Sept. 17, 2009
(September 16, 2009)
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Aug. 2009 LEPC minutes
(August 20, 2009)
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LEPC Agenda June 2009
(June 17, 2009)
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May 2009 LEPC minutes
(May 21, 2009)
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Region 6 LEPC Update
(February 24, 2009)
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LEPC Logo
(February 19, 2009)
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Photo of LEPC Members outside County EOC
(February 19, 2009)
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Fort Bend County PIO Network
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FBCJICPlan4.doc
(September 29, 2009)
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Agenda, FBC PIO Network, Jan 25 2008
(January 29, 2009)
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Summary, FBC PIO Network, Jan 25, 2008
(January 25, 2008)
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Agenda, FBC PIO Network, Oct 26 2007
(October 26, 2007)
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Summary, FBC PIO Network, Oct 26, 2007
(October 26, 2007)
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Agenda, FBC PIO Network, Aug 24 2007
(August 24, 2007)
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Summary, FBC PIO Network, Aug 24, 2007
(August 24, 2007)
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Agenda, FBC PIO Network, Jun 15 2007
(June 15, 2007)
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Summary, FBC PIO Network, June 15, 2007
(June 15, 2007)
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Fort Bend County Coordination Council (FBCCC)
- Meeting Scheduled for February 24th (February 05, 2010)
- Summary, FBCCC October 21, 2009 (October 21, 2009)
- Summary, FBCCC September 23, 2009 (September 23, 2009)
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Agenda, September 23, 2009
(September 23, 2009)
- Summary, FBCCC August 19, 2009 (August 19, 2009)
- Summary, FBCCC July 22, 2009 (July 22, 2009)
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Summary, FBCCC February 18, 2009
(February 18, 2009)
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Agenda, FBCCC, February 18, 2009
(February 17, 2009)
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Summary, FBCCC Jan 28, 2009
(January 28, 2009)
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Agenda, FBCCC, January 28, 2009
(January 27, 2009)
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
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