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Community intelligence · Harris County
Public Safety &
Incident Alerts
Timely information matters. We're developing a Houston New Media home for public safety context, emergency preparedness, and links to reliable local updates.
Connect with the community
Harris County, TX Incident Alerts is a Facebook community group for breaking news and emergency-services updates, with a co-administrator involved in Houston New Media.
Visit the incident alerts group →
Group posts are community reports, not independently verified official alerts. Membership and Facebook access may be required.
Explore the Incident Tracker →
Browse the Incident & Weather Resource Center →
When you need authoritative information
Weather alerts
Check National Weather Service Houston/Galveston for official weather warnings and forecasts.
Road conditions
Consult DriveTexas for state road conditions and travel information.
How we'll cover incidents
Community tips can help identify stories worth investigating. Houston New Media will distinguish unconfirmed reports from verified information, cite official sources where possible, and avoid sharing sensitive personal information or unverified accusations.
Live incident feeds and automated alerts are not yet available on this website.