Our dedicated Galveston County Health District EMS responded to nearly nearly 18,000 calls in 2020. That included 14,888 emergency calls and 3,010 non-emergency calls. Providing timely and efficient care, while being compassionate and helping our neighbors, is at the core of our EMS service. Thank you to the men and women who serve each day to keep our community safe and healthy. Your unwavering commitment is inspiring and appreciated!
County News
LEAGUE CITY New Flood Gauges Just In Time For Hurricane Season
HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?
Six new flood gauges are being placed in League City just in time for hurricane season. Three will be in the Clear Creek watershed, and three in the Dickinson Bayou watershed. All gauges being installed by Tuesday, May 11, weather permitting. Once installed and operational, data from these flood gauges will be published on harriscountyfws.org. Residents can check the site to track
water levels during high rainfall event.
The Galveston County Parks Department Works To Improve Our County Parks
The Galveston County Parks Department is constantly working to improve our County parks and create more space for residents to enjoy. In Carbide Park, crews have recently started clearing an overgrown area that will soon become a scenic picnic area for families.
For more information about the Parks and Cultural Services Department, you can call 409-934-8100.
Galveston County’s COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Will Enter A New Phase May 1st
Galveston County’s COVID-19 vaccination partnership with UTMB Health and the Galveston County Health District will enter a new phase starting May 1st. After months of operating a mass vaccination site at the County’s Walter Hall Park, demand at the site has dwindled. More than 50% of the County’s vaccine eligible population has been fully vaccinated, a number that is expected to increase as additional second dose shots are administered.
LEAGUE CITY CONSTRUCTION ALERT IH-45 /FM518 Southbound Frontage Road
Crews are currently working on installing a storm sewer system across the IH-45 southbound frontage road north of FM 518. They will be closing the left lane on the IH-45 southbound frontage road from just south of Clear Creek to the FM 518 intersection from 9 p.m. on Friday, April 9 to 5 a.m. on Monday, April 12. Please plan on taking an alternate route.
