Office of Emergency Management

GCOEM Community Outreach and Education January 19, 2021 5:46 pm
The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is available for community outreach and educational classes. Please Call us at 281-309-5002 for more information.
Walter Hall Park Closed For Next 30 Days January 19, 2021 1:13 pm
Walter Hall Park in League City has been closed to the public, starting today, for the next 60 to 90 days as the County prepares the park to become a potential mass COVID-19 vaccination site.
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.