Central Houston, Inc. Houston Downtown Management District 909 Fanin, Suite 1650 Houston, Texas / Operations
Houston Downtown Management District – Responsible for maintaining a comprehensive contact list for Downtown stakeholders, businesses and partners Public Works & Engineering - Responsible for clearing debris from streets and restoring traffic control lights. METRO – provides scheduling as well as the most up to date information on both METRO bus, Park & Ride and METRO RAIL service issues HPD – control ingress/egress, coordinate street/sidewalk closings to ensure safety and expedite repairs. City of Houston Office of Emergency Management – Operates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Pre – Event (96 Hours) DECC partners will have a conference call to establish an event timeline Post – Event (winds less than 35 mph) activate DECC and partners gather for initial assessment Events other than hurricanes will be handled on a case by case basis, and DECC will activate if necessary
72hrs - Prior To Storm Event HDMD communicates via website to begin prep 48hrs –Prior To Storm Event Secure and/or remove hazards, review current plan, finalize check - list Preparation
Storm Arrival “Hunker Down” – Monitor building population, call 911 for outside assistance During Event
24 – 36 hrs After Storm – Assessment 36 – 72 hrs After Storm – Recovery 72 hrs After Storm – Resumption of Operation Response
Hurricane Damage Assessment Report provides information to the Houston Office of Emergency Management(OEM), and is utilized to gather resources that will help assist the Downtown District with recovery Property Managers should try to complete report with 24hrs after event
Damage Assessment Report, can be found on the emergency website
Important: Please ensure to fill out Property Name & Address Updated Contact Information
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Contact Us Forms & Surveys
Keep in abreast of all emergency activity by checking: Always Keep your contact information up-to-date
Keep in abreast of all emergency activity by checking: Copy of the HDMD Emergency Plan – complete with contact information
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Keep in abreast of all emergency activity by checking: Submit your Questions online 24/7
Standby contractors (i.e. – glass, scaffolding, etc.) Standby structural engineering assessment capability Out of town standby resources Identification of contractors Emergency plan for property Review essential personnel and responsibilities Review contact lists (phone/ lists) Ride out teams and provisions Tenant communications Communication w/ HDMD Secure property (flying objects) Secure construction sites Building access/security post storm Equipment (barricades, sandbags, etc.) Attic stock (glass, plywood, etc.) Checklist can be found at
James Kennedy, Operations Manager Chuck Jackson, Director of Public Safety Gary Cook, Senior Director of Operations (713) Office (713) Office (713)