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The Houston Health Department (HHD) urges residents to prioritize food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses following the recent Houston area storm. Power outages can compromise the safety of refrigerated and frozen foods. It is essential to follow guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children.
“A Rich Harvest,” an exhibition of art created by people with severe disabilities, will be on display at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray, from October 24 through December 31. Display hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
The City of Houston has activated its Heat Emergency Plan. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory expected to remain in effect for southeast Texas through Thursday, June 26. A heat advisory is issued when the heat index, a computation of the air temperature and humidity, reaches 108 degrees for two consecutive days.