Dear Friends,

As you are probably aware, our community is bracing for Hurricane Laura's landfall tonight. This year continues to bring new challenges for everyone, but know that Precinct One is here to provide support and the latest information to ensure that you and your loved ones are safe and informed.

The time to prepare is Now! We strongly recommend that everyone finish preparations by 6:00PM tonight. Landfall is predicted to be between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.

The following information and updates can help guide your preparations over the next few days. Feel free to download Precinct One's Get Ready, Stay Ready flyer in both English and Spanish. You can also find the most up-to-date weather information at ReadyHarris.org and sign up for alerts
here.

What to Expect 
  • As Laura tracks near the Houston area, we may experience a prolonged period of hazardous weather to including high winds and isolated rainfall accumulation.
     
  • Winds may cause damage to property. Tropical storm force winds are expected throughout the day on Thursday. Care should be taken to secure outside items that could be destroyed by high winds or become projectiles.
     
Evacuation Updates

At this time,
voluntary evacuations of coastal Harris County communities are currently in effect.  

Harris County residents living in Zone A & B may consider evacuating north and west.
The recommendation is to evacuate tens of miles and not hundreds of miles If you need assistance evacuating, you may call 2-1-1 or go online to register for assistance. 
 
Closures & Suspensions

Helpful Information

 

Having reliable information from trusted sources allows you and your family to make informed decisions during a storm.  You can rely on the following websites: Harris County Flood Warning System, National Weather Service Houston, ReadyHarris.org and Houston Transtar

 

Informational guides from Lone Star Legal Aid and American Red Cross are free and available to help residents before, during and after the storm. 

 
Emergency Contacts

For all life-threatening emergencies: 9-1-1

For non-life-threatening situations:
    • City of Houston 3-1-1
    • Evacuation Assistance 2-1-1
    • Harris County Emergency Management:
      713-881-3100
    • Harris County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): 713-221-6000
We know how dangerous these storms can be. Please take the time to get prepared now. Precinct One will continue to monitor this storm and will provide updates throughout this serious weather event.

You can also count on us to be here for you after the storm. Stay safe and we will get through this together.  
 
 
Sincerely,

 
 
Rodney Ellis 
 

 
 
 

Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Harris County Precinct One
1001 Preston, Suite 950
Houston, TX 77002
713-991-6881