Office of Emergency Management

Windy and Dry Today Across SETX January 15, 2021 8:28 am
Gusty northwest winds are forecast in the wake of Thursday’s cold front. Wind gusts look to peak around 30 mph west of Houston, and in the 35-40 mph range around and east of the city. A wind advisory is in place for all counties beginning this morning.
CITY OF GALVESTON FREE COVID-19 Testing January 15 January 13, 2021 8:49 am
The City of Galveston will serve as a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Friday, January 15. The state will provide free testing at Fire Station 1, 823 26th Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New State Plan For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution January 11, 2021 4:34 pm
This plan will significantly prioritize urban areas over suburban and rural communities. For example, the state’s current plan provides Harris County an allotment of approximately one dose per 165 residents and Galveston County one dose per 855 residents.
❗ TEXAS CITY FREE COVID-19 Test January 11, 2021 10:49 am
8:00am – 4:00pm Doyle Convention Center Free Covid-19 drive-thru testing Register at www.covidtest.tdem.texas.gov. Bring ID Results in 48-72 hrs.
DSHS How to get a COVID-19 Vaccine In Texas The Week of January 11 January 11, 2021 9:08 am
Vaccines are still limited based on the capacity of the manufacturers to produce it, so it will take time for Texas to receive enough vaccine for all the people in the priority populations who want to be vaccinated. The supply is expected to increase in the coming months, and additional vaccines are in clinical trials and may be authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.