Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM

The Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management prepares for, mitigates against, and responds to all types of disasters in Fort Bend County.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

🏟️ Fort Bend, are you READY?

Join us May 9 for the FREE Ready Fort Bend Expo!

🚒 Emergency demos
🎒 Preparedness tips
🤝 Meet local responders

💙 Sensory-Friendly Hour: 10–11 AM + Chill Zone

📍 Fort Bend County Fairgrounds - Bldg. C

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

Warming Centers Opening in Fort Bend County

Warming centers will open Saturday, January 24, 2026
A detailed list of warming center locations and hours is available in the attached graphic and will be updated as needed.
Stay weather-aware and continue to monitor updates.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

An Arctic front is expected to approach this weekend; now is a good time to begin preparing for the potential of freezing temperatures and winter precipitation.

Preparing ahead of time makes all the difference. Stay weather-aware, stay prepared.

#ReadyFortBend

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

An arctic cold front is expected to pass through the region late Friday into Saturday morning, ushering in some of the coldest air of the season yet.

There is potential of wintry precipitation.

Prepare ahead of time & get supplies to protect your pets, plants, or pipes.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

The test of the emergency alert system is COMPLETE!

Please help us out and provide feedback with this quick survey:
https://t.co/aGNKCl7YaW

Thank you for your patience during today’s test.

#ReadyFortBend #IPAWS #WEA #EAS

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

Be advised.... IPAWS Alert Test will be delayed.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

📢 Today at 4 PM!

Fort Bend County will test the emergency alert system - WEA & EAS countywide.

⚠️ No action needed. This is only a test.

#ReadyFortBend #IPAWS #WEA #EAS

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

⏰3 Days Away!

Emergency Alert System test: Nov 5 at 4 PM.

⚠️ ONLY a test.
#ReadyFortBend #IPAWS #EAS #WEA

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

🎃 Halloween Safety Reminder – Drive Carefully!

Tonight, our streets will be filled with excited trick-or-treaters — please slow down and stay alert! 👀

Let’s keep Halloween fun and safe for everyone! 🎃

#ReadyFortBend #HalloweenSafety

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

📢 On Nov 5 at 4 PM:
✔️ Test alert on phones
✔️ TV/radio interruptions
✔️ No action needed

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

⏰ One week away!
Nov 5 at 4 PM: Fort Bend County tests the Integrated Public Emergency Alerts & Warnings System (IPAWS).

⚠️It is only a test — no action needed.

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

Halloween is shaping up to have great weather with warm (but not too hot) daytime conditions, a cold fall evening and zero rain chances. For now, make sure to secure any outdoor decorations, as strong winds are anticipated with the approaching front. #TXwx #HOUwx

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

Weekly Weather Forecast

Mon–Tue: Warm & sunny (highs upper 80s–90s). A few storms possible late Tuesday.
Wed–Thu: Cooler & breezy (highs upper 60s–70s, lows mid-40s).
Fri–Sun: Pleasant & sunny—great weekend weather! Highs mid-70s to low 80s.

⚠️ Heads-up: Keep an eye on Tuesday

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

📢 Did you know?

Nearly 30% of Texans have opted out of emergency alerts—the highest rate in the nation (RAND 2024).

Alerts save lives, but “notification fatigue” is real. Stay connected—warnings give life-saving info when seconds matter.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

⏳ REMINDER - Two Weeks Away!

On Nov 5 at 4 PM, expect test alerts on your phone, TV, and radio.

⚠️ Only a test.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

Know Your Alerts

When you get an emergency alert — knowing what it means can save lives.

Types of Alerts:

AMBER: Child abduction

WEA: Weather, evacuation & civil alerts

EAS: TV/Radio interruptions

Presidential: National emergencies

Fort Bend IPAWS Test 11/5/2025 @ 4 PM

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

📢 We need your help!

Please answer this short survey to help us better understand how you receive wireless emergency alerts.

👉 Take the survey here:
https://t.co/gHboMwoQa3

Your input will help us strengthen emergency communications and keep our community safe.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

📢 Why do we test emergency alert systems?

✅ Ensure alerts go out quickly & reliably
✅ Build awareness of what alerts look like
✅ Improve systems to keep YOU safe

⚠️ Tests need no action—but in a real emergency, you’ll know what to do.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

⏰ Reminder:
Fort Bend County will test the Emergency Alert System on Nov 5 at 4 PM.

⚠️ No action required — this is just a test.

[Fort Bend County Office of HS&EM @fbcoem]

Fort Bend County Emergency Alert Test – November 5 at 4:00 PM

Have you ever wondered how emergency alerts reach you during a crisis?

Learn more about how alerts are distributed and sign up for FBC Alert by visiting our website ⬇️
https://t.co/p0Dqz35zsD