After a disaster, criminals often attempt to take advantage of survivors. Watch for and report any suspicious activity. FEMA has a list of resources for identifying and reporting suspicious activity following a disaster: ayr.app/l/J8eR

The City of Houston wants residents to know how to sort their debris for removal following a major storm or disaster. This makes it safer and easier for collection crews to remove it from your property.

Late tonight we expect an MCS to move through Houston. What's an MCS, you say? Why, it's a midnight canine stimulant. Details of the expected storms, and why we're raising our flood alert to Stage 2 for areas north of Interstate 10:

spacecityweather.com/expect-storms-…

📢 Early Voting and Mail Ballot unofficial election results are now live at HarrisVotes.com. #harrisvotes #harriscountyclerksoffice #harrisvotes

Why is exercise good for you? Nice summary of the current state of knowledge. nature.com/articles/d4158…

Remember to vote today, Houston!

Plenty of time left to vote today and it only takes a few minutes‼️

Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman in space and the second female Director of NASA’s renowned Johnson Space Center. Dr. Ochoa has flown in space four times, logged nearly 1,000 hours in orbit, and continues to inspire young generations of scientists.

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Thursday, 5/2.
7:10a.m.
Significant flooding expected south of Lake Conroe.
The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management urges residents south of the Lake Conroe dam to take immediate action. #khou11

Fighting disinformation gets harder, just when it matters most economist.com/science-and-te…

'Researchers and governments need to co-ordinate; tech companies need to open up.'

Honored and grateful to be included in TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in health.

See the full list here: time.com/time100health

#TIME100HEALTH TIME

From Frank Billingsley: 'Not every spring storm takes on the characteristics of a tropical storm, but this one last night certainly came close.' click2houston.com/weather/2024/0…

The 'multi-host outbreak' that has gotten way ahead of us
nature.com/articles/d4158… nature
And important Michael Worobey thread👇

Thanks Julissa Garza at KHOU 11 News Houston for sharing this helpful information. The Texas Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend. Here's what you can get.

khou.com/article/weathe…

Stay ahead of the flu game! 🤒💪 Don't wait for the sniffles to strike – arm yourself with prevention! Get vaccinated, wash those hands, and boost your immune system. Let's keep the flu at bay together! #Flu #HealthMatters #HHD

UPDATE: COVID wastewater levels are low in most US states.

If you've been holding off on healthcare or other activities, now is one of the best times of the year to go.

Note that even in low periods you are still at risk of COVID exposure, so it makes sense to take precautions.

Who's ready for the Solar Eclipse?! 🌒🤠
It may sound silly, but please remember these roadway safety tips tomorrow:
❌Don’t park on a road shoulder to watch
❌Don’t try to watch while driving
❌Don’t drive with eclipse glasses on
✅Turn on headlights if driving while dark

Viewing a total eclipse is awesome. Being stuck in traffic isn't. Plan ahead to get to your viewing spot early--and stay late to reflect on the experience rather than sit in traffic. Visit DriveTexas.org for real-time traffic updates. #TXEclipse24 #Eclipse24

It’s time to end adoption secrecy, Steve Inskeep argues. He reports on the history of the practice and learning his own story. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…