University of Houston Office of Emergency Management

07/28/2026

Our 4 session Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training is back this September! As always, the training to completely free. Learn basic medical skills, fire suppression, light search and rescue, and more.

Required training dates for certification:

Friday, Sept 18th 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 19th 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Friday, Sept 25th 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 26th 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Use the QR code to register.

06/18/2026

Hey, Coogs! It is going to be a very hot weekend with an expected heat index between 108°-114°! Remember to stay hydrated, wear loose fitting, light-colored clothing, and to limit your time outside. For more information on extreme heat, visit: https://www.uh.edu/emergency-management/be-prepared/extreme-heat/

04/30/2026

Come see us today from 11-1pm at the Campus Resource Fair!

Get freebies and ask questions!

See you there! 😊

04/22/2026

Big shout out to Sharon A. Pellas for her constant hard work, support, and effort in everything she does!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! You're the best!

03/16/2026

🚩 A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are occurring or expected. While it doesn’t mean there is a fire, dry and windy conditions can allow one to start and spread quickly. Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire and stay alert for updates from US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas🔥
🚩 Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja significa que las condiciones críticas para incendios están ocurriendo o se esperan. Aunque no significa que haya un incendio, las condiciones secas y ventosas pueden permitir que uno comience y se propague rápidamente. Evite actividades que puedan provocar un incendio forestal y manténgase atento a las actualizaciones de US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas 🔥
🚩 红旗警告表示当前或预计将出现极易引发火灾的天气条件。这并不意味着已经发生火灾，但干燥和多风的天气可能会使火灾更容易发生并迅速蔓延。请避免任何可能引发野火的活动，并关注 US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas 的最新信息。 🔥

🚩 Cảnh Báo Cờ Đỏ có nghĩa là các điều kiện thời tiết nguy hiểm cho cháy rừng đang xảy ra hoặc được dự báo sẽ xảy ra. Điều này không có nghĩa là đang có cháy, nhưng thời tiết khô và nhiều gió có thể khiến đám cháy dễ bắt đầu và lan nhanh. Hãy tránh các hoạt động có thể gây tia lửa dẫn đến cháy rừng và theo dõi cập nhật từ US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas 🔥
🚩 يعني تحذير الراية الحمراء أن ظروف الطقس الخطرة للحرائق تحدث حاليًا أو من المتوقع حدوثها. هذا لا يعني بالضرورة وجود حريق، لكن الطقس الجاف والرياح قد يسمحان باندلاع الحريق وانتشاره بسرعة. تجنب الأنشطة التي قد تتسبب في شرارة تؤدي إلى حريق غابات، وابقَ على اطلاع على التحديثات من US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas🔥

03/05/2026

Thursday's Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is floods!

Even smaller amounts of rain can cause localized flooding on streets on and around campus. Never drive through flood waters - turn around, don't drown! https://www.uh.edu/emergency-management/be-prepared/flood/

03/04/2026

Today's focus for Severe Weather Awareness Week is tornado safety!

It may surprise you, but information from raw numbers of tornado segments from 1950-2016 put Harris County as the runner up for most tornadoes per county! https://weather.com/storms/tornado/news/most-tornado-prone-us-counties

With this in mind, it's important to be prepared for tornadoes here on campus and the surrounding areas. Know what to do and where to go. On campus we have outdoor warning sirens that would activate in the case of a tornado warning in our immediate area. We'll be testing those sirens today! For more information: https://alerts.uh.edu/emergency/resources/siren/

03/04/2026

Tuesday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is thunderstorms!

Thunderstorms can bring dangerous weather including heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. Know the difference between a watch and a warning, have a safety plan, and have multiple methods that allow you to stay informed.

For more information on severe weather, visit: https://www.uh.edu/emergency-management/be-prepared/severe-weather/

03/02/2026

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week!

Today is focused on heat safety. Whether you're new to Houston or a long time resident, heat can be dangerous for anyone! For more information on how to protect yourself from the heat, visit the OEM Be Prepared website: https://www.uh.edu/emergency-management/be-prepared/extreme-heat/

02/02/2026

Check out this article about UH Fire and Life Safety's Assistant Fire Marshal, Philip Rey, using his CPR training to make a difference!

Sometimes the impact of training extends far beyond where it was taught. While waiting for his daughter at an off-campus cheerleading gym in the greater Houston area, Assistant Fire Marshal and CPR Instructor Philip Rey was made aware of a medical emergency inside the facility. A 17-year-old male at...