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Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis will host a virtual town hall meeting to discuss hurricane and flood preparedness. Scheduled for tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., the meeting will feature insights from the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the Harris County Flood Control District. Key speakers include Meteorologist Jeff Lindner, who will provide the latest hurricane season forecast and flood preparedness information, and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Murray, who will emphasize the importance of year-round emergency readiness. Residents can participate via Commissioner Ellis' YouTube channel or by phone.

Harris County, located in Houston, is enhancing its disaster readiness as the 2025 hurricane season approaches. The county's Office of Emergency Management has developed an expanded hazard mitigation plan addressing newly identified risks, including extreme weather and technology disruptions. The plan, informed by past weather events like Hurricane Beryl, aims to bolster community resilience through projects such as flood control and waterway widening. Residents are encouraged to prepare by securing their homes, purchasing flood insurance, and understanding evacuation procedures. The county emphasizes the importance of early preparation and offers resources online to aid residents in safeguarding themselves during severe weather events.

With the potential for severe weather, county and city officials said now is the time to be weather aware.