Harris County’s Countdown to the 2013 Hurricane Season
Harris County, TX – The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM), in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, will launch its virtual countdown to the 2013 hurricane season on May 1st via digital billboards.*
These public service announcements are part of HCOHSEM’s annual preparedness campaign urging residents to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season which starts on June 1st.
“We’re always looking for new ways to efficiently communicate with residents about hurricane preparedness,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “Digital billboards provide the ability to update our message with the latest information.”
A total of six digital billboards will display the actual countdown to the start of hurricane season. In addition, five traditional billboards also will display preparedness messages throughout hurricane season in Harris County.
Clear Channel Outdoor is providing the billboards at no charge to the county. “Harris County residents read and use billboards every day. Providing public service messages such as these has been a long tradition by our company,” said Lee Vela, vice president for public affairs at Clear Channel Outdoor. “Clear Channel supports local programs to promote public safety.”
Preliminary predictions are calling for an above average 2013 hurricane season. Planning ahead can help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before disaster strikes.
Get hurricane preparedness tips and sign up for emergency alerts for Harris County at www.readyharris.org. Follow HCOHSEM on Facebook and Twitter.
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*Media opportunity: Clear Channel Outdoor will freeze countdown for 30 minutes on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10 a.m., billboard panel #1024 facing south on Eastex Freeway (Hwy. 59) in Humble, south of FM 1960 on the west side of the street. Clear Channel Outdoor and Harris County representatives will be available for interviews