Today at (Virtual) City Hall: Human Trafficking Training Ordinance
The City Council
Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee held a virtual meeting the morning of 4/9/20 to hear a presentation on an ordinance coming to City Council for adoption that will require hotel/motel operators to provide
human trafficking training, as well as certification of training. This ordinance will empower employees and protect victims from exploitation through increased reporting. Watch the meeting (once it is uploaded)
here. Meeting agenda
here. PowerPoint presentation
here.
FREE drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 are available to people with symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Use the self-assessment tool here or call 832-393-4220 to be screened. View a map of COVID-19 drive-thru testing locations here.
Other Houston-area sites listed below, please note these other sites may not be free:
As of 4/7/20, ~45% of the country have responded to the 2020 Census. Those who haven't responded online yet will begin to receive the paper questionnaire in the mail. It is more important than ever to submit your Census form either online, by phone, or mail. Start your Census response
here today.
City-Wide Positive Interactions Program (PIP) Virtual Meeting
Tune in and participate in this month's VIRTUAL city-wide PIP meeting, which will focus on “Communicators on Patrol," a volunteer program that enhances and facilitates communication between police officers and non-English speaking community members. More info here.
Download the 311 app to your Android or iPhone. When you see an issue in your neighborhood, use the app to report it. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311. Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!
