La Porte Office of Emergency Management

La Porte Office of Emergency Management Mitigation | Preparedness | Response | Recovery
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La Porte OEM
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571

Phone:
(281) 470-0010
Fax:
(281) 470-1590
Email:
[email protected]

| Help us spread the word about AlertLP, the City Of La Porte's emergency notification system! 🚨We're partnering with ...
07/30/2026

| Help us spread the word about AlertLP, the City Of La Porte's emergency notification system! 🚨

We're partnering with local businesses to place AlertLP drink sleeves and to-go stickers in the hands of customers throughout our community.

✅ No cost to your business
🚚 Materials delivered directly to you
🤝 A simple way to help keep La Porte informed and prepared

Interested in becoming an AlertLP Partner? Contact us at [email protected] or (281) 470-0010.

| Ever wonder why you're hearing sirens? 🚨Many chemical facilities in our area conduct routine testing of their intern...
07/28/2026

| Ever wonder why you're hearing sirens? 🚨

Many chemical facilities in our area conduct routine testing of their internal alarm systems as part of their safety procedures.

📅 View the alarm test schedule: https://ow.ly/pNct50Zmr2Q.
📱 Learn more about and download the CAER app: https://ow.ly/WQWU50Zmr2R.

| Today’s Lunch & Learn was a success! 🌧️ Thank you to Cameron Batiste and the US National Weather Service Houston-Gal...
07/28/2026

| Today’s Lunch & Learn was a success! 🌧️

Thank you to Cameron Batiste and the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas Office for joining us today to talk with City of La Porte staff and our seniors at the Norman L. Malone Senior Center about heavy rain, flooding, and staying weather aware.

We appreciate Cameron sharing his expertise and helping our staff and community better understand the weather hazards we face here in our area and how we can stay prepared.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to NWS Houston/Galveston for continuing to be such a great partner to La Porte! 🌧️⛈️

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: SH 146 NORTHBOUND FEEDER CLOSURE 🚧Heading home or traveling through the area this week? Plan ahead and ...
07/27/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: SH 146 NORTHBOUND FEEDER CLOSURE 🚧

Heading home or traveling through the area this week? Plan ahead and expect delays.

The SH 146 northbound feeder road from Fairmont Parkway to the Main Street/Spencer Highway is CLOSED for roadway repairs.

📅 Closure: Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30
⏰ Expected reopening: Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

Crews will remove damaged pavement, complete subgrade and rebar work, and pour new concrete.

⚠️ Drivers should expect additional traffic on surrounding roadways, especially during peak commute times. Please allow extra travel time, use alternate routes when possible, and use caution around the work zone.

| The City of La Porte Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested EVERY Saturday at NOON. Stay informed during emergencies by r...
07/25/2026

| The City of La Porte Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested EVERY Saturday at NOON. Stay informed during emergencies by registering for alerts at AlertLP.com.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/U6hY50Ur0RW.

Due to today’s expected temperatures and the extended power outages impacting portions of the east side of La Porte, the...
07/23/2026

Due to today’s expected temperatures and the extended power outages impacting portions of the east side of La Porte, the City is opening a cooling center at the Recreation & Fitness Center.

Recreation & Fitness Center - Conference room behind check-in desk.
1322 S. Broadway St.
La Porte, TX 77571

Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM today

The facility will also be available tomorrow during the same hours if needed.

Please note that this is a cooling center and not an overnight shelter. Overnight accommodations will not be available.

| Emergency management is built on relationships.Every meeting, training, exercise, and community event is an opportun...
07/22/2026

| Emergency management is built on relationships.

Every meeting, training, exercise, and community event is an opportunity to strengthen the partnerships that help us serve La Porte before, during, and after emergencies. Whether you're a first responder, city department, school district, industry partner, nonprofit, or resident, your support and collaboration make our community stronger.

Today, we're celebrating the teammates who make preparedness possible. Thank you for helping us build a safer, more resilient La Porte. 💙

The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor Tropical Depression Two in the Gulf. The system is forecasted to ...
07/20/2026

The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor Tropical Depression Two in the Gulf. The system is forecasted to gradually strengthen and could become a tropical storm within the next 24–48 hours.

What La Porte residents should know:
🔹 There are no immediate impacts expected for the City of La Porte at this time.
🔹 Current forecasts indicate the system could approach the northwestern Gulf Coast later this week, residents are encouraged to closely monitor its progress.
🔹 Tropical systems can produce heavy rainfall, localized flooding, gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes.

Now is the time to prepare:
✅ Review your hurricane preparedness plan.
✅ Check your emergency supply kit.
✅ Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
✅ Stay informed by following trusted sources, including the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service.

La Porte OEM is actively monitoring the system and will continue coordinating with all of our state and local partners. We will provide updates as additional information becomes available. For the latest forecasts, visit the National Hurricane Center at www.hurricanes.gov.

07/20/2026

| 🐾 Your emergency plan isn't complete without your pets! 🐾

In this edition of A Minute with OEM, our Animal Shelter team shares simple ways to help keep your furry family members safe during emergencies.

A little preparation today can make a big difference when it matters most!

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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