Office of Emergency Management

📢 FREE Vessel Turn In Program COMING January 2022

December 1, 2021 9:23 am

Galveston County is partnering with the Texas General Land Office and Texas Parks and Wildlife to offer FREE Vessel Turn.*Space is limited and spots need to be reserved by January 26th, 20221. To … [Read More] about 📢 FREE Vessel Turn In Program COMING January 2022

Active 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Ends Today

November 30, 2021 12:04 pm

The active 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially concludes today having produced 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), including seven hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater) of which four … [Read More] about Active 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Ends Today

Holiday Safety Tips – Package Theft and Shopping

November 29, 2021 8:00 am

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) reminds last-minute holiday shoppers to keep safety in mind as they hunt for those last-minute bargains. Shopping in Stores Do not buy more … [Read More] about Holiday Safety Tips – Package Theft and Shopping

Holiday Safety Tips – Decorate Safely

November 26, 2021 8:00 am

This weekend is a popular time to begin putting up Christmas decorations, leading to roughly 15,000 ER visits related to holiday decorating. Keep these safety tips in mind while decorating … [Read More] about Holiday Safety Tips – Decorate Safely

Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving with These Tips

November 23, 2021 8:18 am

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, make safety a priority while enjoying celebrations with family and friends. - Galveston County Office of Emergency Management Keep in mind these tips to keep … [Read More] about Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving with These Tips

🎁 VIDEO Shop Galveston County!!!

November 17, 2021 8:48 am

Support local small businesses this holiday season by shopping small, shopping local, and shopping early. Shop Galveston County!! … [Read More] about 🎁 VIDEO Shop Galveston County!!!

📢 GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK Controlled Burns This Week

November 16, 2021 9:00 am

November 15, 2021 - The park will conduct controlled burns at Galveston Island State Park Bay Side Areas Tuesday the 16th and possibly and Wednesday the 17th. There will be time of heavy smoke and … [Read More] about 📢 GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK Controlled Burns This Week

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

November 11, 2021 8:00 am

Galveston is grateful for the men and women who have served in our military. @GalvCoTx Veteran Services provides assistance and support to those who have served and their families. For more info … [Read More] about HAPPY VETERANS DAY

Happy December 1st!

… which is based on normal monthly temperatures and runs through February. Still have a few weeks to go for the start of Astronomical Winter, which starts on the Winter Solstice.

And what does this winter have in store? Because of La Niña conditions out in the Pacific, the Climate Prediction Center has SE Texas favoring warmer and drier than normal conditions.

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