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Houston weather can change quickly. Knowing where to get reliable local information before you need it is one of those small preparations that can make everyday life a little easier.
For homeowners, residents and people relocating to Harris County, ReadyHarris Alerts is a resource worth knowing.
ReadyHarris is a resource of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.
Residents can register to receive emergency notifications by text, phone, email and other available methods. You can also identify locations that matter to you, such as your home, workplace or school.
Alerts can include severe weather, evacuation information and other emergencies affecting Harris County.
Living in the Houston area means severe weather and changing conditions are part of the environment. Preparation includes knowing where reliable local information is available and having access to it before conditions begin changing.
Setting up ReadyHarris Alerts gives you another way to receive official Harris County emergency information.
There’s also a small detail that is easy to overlook: keeping your account current.
If you registered previously and have since moved, changed jobs or schools, updated your phone number or changed an email address, take a few minutes to review the information associated with your account.
If your new home is in Harris County, it’s a useful resource to know.
People researching a move to Houston often spend considerable time learning about neighborhoods, commute times, schools, property taxes, insurance, flood considerations and housing costs.
Local knowledge also includes knowing the systems and resources available once you live here. Where does official emergency information come from? Which resources apply to your address? How can you receive important Harris County alerts?
Those are useful questions to answer while you’re getting settled.
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Follow the registration instructions and select the contact methods and locations relevant to you.
If you already have an account, review your information and make sure your contact details and saved locations are current.
I’m sharing this as part of A Little More Ease, useful information and resources worth knowing that can make home, Houston and everyday life a little easier to navigate.
Take a few minutes to register or update your ReadyHarris account, then bookmark the resource so it’s easy to find. If someone you know recently moved to Harris County, share this article with them too. It’s a useful piece of local knowledge to have from the beginning.
Nneka Obialo, M.A., REALTOR®
Real Estate Strategy Negotiation
Greater Houston Fort Bend County
Coldwell Banker Realty 281-410-8758
Every move deserves strategy. That’s where I come in.
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