Welcome to Empower CDC's Emergency Preparedness Page
At Empower CDC, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our Houston community. Below you'll find valuable resources to help you prepare for and respond to hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.
Local Resources in Houston
Emergency Contacts:
Houston Office of Emergency Management:
- Phone: 713-884-4500
- Website: www.houstonoem.org
Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management:
- Phone: 713-881-3100
- Website: www.readyharris.org
Houston Police Department:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-Emergency: 713-884-3131
- Website: www.houstontx.gov/police
Houston Fire Department:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-Emergency: 713-884-3143
- Website: www.houstontx.gov/fire
Shelters and Assistance Centers:
Houston Red Cross Shelters:
- Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Website: www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast
Salvation Army of Greater Houston:
- Phone: 713-752-0677
- Website: www.salvationarmyhouston.org
Houston Food Bank:
- Address: 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029
- Phone: 713-223-3700
- Website: www.houstonfoodbank.org
Local Community Centers:
Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Centers:
- Phone: 713-667-9400
- Website: www.bakerripley.org
Southeast Houston Community Center:
- Phone: 713-734-3240
- Address: 5400 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021
Medical Assistance:
Houston Methodist Hospital:
- Address: 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
- Phone: 713-790-3311
- Website: www.houstonmethodist.org
Memorial Hermann Health System:
- Address: 929 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
- Phone: 713-242-3000
- Website: www.memorialhermann.org
Local Clinics:
Legacy Community Health:
- Phone: 832-548-5000
- Website: www.legacycommunityhealth.org
HOPE Clinic:
- Phone: 713-773-0803
- Website: www.hopechc.org
Cooling Centers:
Houston Health Department Cooling Centers:
- Phone: 832-393-5169
- Locations: www.houstontx.gov/health/Heat/Cooling-Centers
Baker-Ripley Cooling Centers:
- Phone: 713-667-9400
- Locations: www.bakerripley.org
Southeast Houston Community Center:
- Phone: 713-734-3240
- Address: 5400 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021
