Office of Disaster Preparedness & Response

Office of Disaster Preparedness & Response (ODPR) is committed to providing networks of communication between houses of worship, non-profits entities, and local government agencies in order to coordinate relief and recovery efforts. ODPR is also dedicated to implementing awareness training or faith communities and non-profit organizations regarding the importance of disaster preparedness and planning.

If you would like to help with our efforts please make a contribution to Office of Disaster Preparedness and Response click here.

H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations

You and your organization are crucial leaders and resources in your community, and essential partners in comprehensive state and local flu response. We hope you utilize this guide as you and your community take steps to prepare for, and respond to, flu.  This guide provides specific action steps that community and faith-based organizations can take to help keep communities healthy during flu season, including:

-Communicating important information about flu,-Supporting vaccination efforts,

-Linking vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations to vital information and resources,

-Expanding and adjusting organizational activities to help people stay healthy.

 Download the H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-based Organizations

 Visit the Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES) website for more information.