How Houston Mayor John Whitmire, leaders are preparing city for hurricane season

HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire joined leaders from several city departments to discuss this year’s hurricane season and encourage preparedness for individuals and families.

The discussion was held at 3 p.m. at Houston Emergency Center

Whitmire was joined by Chief Thomas Muñoz, Acting Director, Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security; Chief Larry Satterwhite, Houston Police Department; Chief Samuel Peña, Houston Fire Department; Stephen Williams, Director, Houston Health Department; Angel Ponce, Director, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities; Angela Blanchard, Disaster and Recovery Advisor

During the event, visuals included rescue and high-water vehicles from the Houston Police, Houston Fire, and Houston Public Works.