Houston Emergency Services: Stay Safe, Stay Prepared

Find essential contacts and resources for police, fire, hospitals, and emergency preparedness—all in one place.
When it comes to safety and emergencies, having quick access to reliable resources is crucial. Whether you need to contact the police, fire department, or find the nearest hospital, Houston offers a wide range of emergency services to keep you and your loved ones safe. This page provides a comprehensive list of essential contacts, emergency preparedness tips, and trusted organizations to help you stay informed and prepared for any situation.

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Police Departments

Houston Police Department (HPD)

Non-Emergency Number: 713-884-3131

Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/

Phone Directory: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/phone.htm

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Non-Emergency Number: 713-221-6000

Website: https://www.harriscountyso.org/

Fire Departments

Houston Fire Department (HFD)

Emergency: 911

Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/fire/


The Houston Fire Department (HFD) has many fire stations across the city.

Stations: https://houstontx.gov/fire/about/firestations.html

Hospitals & Urgent Care

Houston Methodist

Website: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/

Houston Hospitals (Texas Medical Center)

Website: https://www.tmc.edu/

Memorial Hermann Emergency Centers

Website: https://www.memorialhermann.org/emergency

Harris Health System Locations

Website: https://www.harrishealth.org/locations/hhs

Urgent Care Near You

Website: https://www.solvhealth.com/urgent-care

Zocdoc - Find Doctors and Hospitals

Website: https://www.zocdoc.com/

Tips for finding a suitable location:

  • Use Filters: When using directories like Zocdoc, filter by location, insurance, and specialty to find the best match.
  • Check Reviews: Look at patient reviews and ratings to ensure quality care.
  • Call Ahead: Contact the facility to confirm availability, services, and insurance acceptance.
  • Consider Urgent Care: For non-life-threatening issues, urgent care centers are often faster and more affordable than emergency rooms.

CVS Clinic Locator

Walk-in clinics offering basic healthcare services, vaccinations, and minor illness treatment.

CVS Walk-In Clinics near Houston

Emergency Preparedness

Build An Emergency Kit

Website: https://www.ready.gov/kit

Ready Harris (Hurricane Preparedness)

Website: https://www.readyharris.org/

Houston Office of Emergency Management

Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/emergency/

FEMA Flood Map

Website: https://msc.fema.gov/

Additional Resources

Free Emergency Preparedness Guide: Youtube

Create Emergency Food Supply: Youtube

Poison Control

Texas Poison Control Center

Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

Website: https://www.poisoncontrol.org/

Mental Health/Crisis Support

Crisis Intervention of Houston

Hotline: 832-416-1177

Website: https://crisishotline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Hotline: 988

Website: https://988lifeline.org/

Animal Emergency Services

Houston SPCA Animal Hospital

Website: https://www.houstonspca.org/

Gulf Coast Veterinary (Emergency Care)

Website: https://www.gcvs.com/

Roadside Assistance

Texas D.O.T. (Houston District)

Website: https://www.txdot.gov/

AAA Roadside Assistance

Website: https://www.aaa.com/