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During his first week in office, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan reversed former Sheriff Troy Nehls' emergency dispatch policy. (Chase Brooks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:16 AM Mar 2, 2021 CST
Sheriff Eric Fagan's reversal of 2019 dispatch policy brings relief to Fort Bend County officials
Rita Obey, a spokesperson for Fort Bend County Health & Human Services, discusses the registration process for residents looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine. (Morgan Theophil/Community Impact)
Houston
10:24 AM Feb 2, 2021 CST
Thousands more COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a disaster declaration Aug. 26 to prepare for Hurricane Laura. (Screenshot from Facebook Live)
Houston
11:51 AM Aug 26, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend County judge makes disaster declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura
Mark Flathouse, the county’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator, said the office of emergency management is closely watching Tropical Storm Cristobal in case its path crosses into Fort Bend County between June 6-8. (Screenshot via Fort Bend County)
Houston
3:18 PM Jun 2, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend County prepares for Tropical Storm Cristobal
The vote occurred at the regular May 26 court meeting. Commissioners Grady Prestage and Ken DeMerchant and County Judge KP George voted in favor of extending the declaration, while Commissioners Vincent Morales and Andy Meyers voted against the motion. (Courtesy Fort Bend County; José Dennis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:15 PM May 26, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend County extends disaster declaration to mid-June, examines mobile testing site options
Fort Bend County officials and fire departments announce the launch of the COVID-19 Testing Strike Team at a May 20 press conference. (Screenshot via KP George Facebook live video)
Houston
1:12 PM May 20, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend County launches team to conduct COVID-19 testing at state-licensed nursing facilities
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted April 28 to extend its local disaster declaration through May 31. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)
Houston
5:40 PM Apr 28, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend County extends disaster declaration to May 31
coronavirus.
Houston
2:59 PM Mar 17, 2020 CDT
Update: Fort Bend County extends coronavirus disaster declaration to March 31
Houston Metro
11:00 AM Sep 6, 2019 CDT
Fort Bend County committee examines operations of dispatch call center
The Katy Police Department added one high-water vehicle and a boat to its rescue equipment after Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Metro
2:00 PM Aug 22, 2019 CDT
Katy-area governments invest in emergency readiness 2 years after Hurricane Harvey
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During his first week in office, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan reversed former Sheriff Troy Nehls' emergency dispatch policy. (Chase Brooks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:02 AM
Sheriff Eric Fagan's reversal of 2019 dispatch policy brings relief to Fort Bend County officials
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan reversed former Sheriff Troy Nehls' emergency dispatch policy during his first week in office. (Graphic by Chase Brooks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:45 AM
Sheriff Eric Fagan's reversal of 2019 dispatch policy brings relief to Fort Bend County officials
Rita Obey, a spokesperson for Fort Bend County Health & Human Services, discusses the registration process for residents looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine. (Morgan Theophil/Community Impact)
Houston
9:40 AM
Thousands more COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a disaster declaration Aug. 26 to prepare for Hurricane Laura. (Screenshot from Facebook Live)
Houston
11:15 AM
Fort Bend County judge makes disaster declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura
Mark Flathouse, the county’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator, said the office of emergency management is closely watching Tropical Storm Cristobal in case its path crosses into Fort Bend County between June 6-8. (Screenshot via Fort Bend County)
Houston
2:15 PM
Fort Bend County prepares for Tropical Storm Cristobal
The vote occurred at the regular May 26 court meeting. Commissioners Grady Prestage and Ken DeMerchant and County Judge KP George voted in favor of extending the declaration, while Commissioners Vincent Morales and Andy Meyers voted against the motion. (Courtesy Fort Bend County; José Dennis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:45 PM
Fort Bend County extends disaster declaration to mid-June, examines mobile testing site options
Fort Bend County officials and fire departments announce the launch of the COVID-19 Testing Strike Team at a May 20 press conference. (Screenshot via KP George Facebook live video)
Houston
11:30 AM
Fort Bend County launches team to conduct COVID-19 testing at state-licensed nursing facilities
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted April 28 to extend its local disaster declaration through May 31. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)
Houston
3:15 PM
Fort Bend County extends disaster declaration to May 31
coronavirus.
Houston
2:00 PM
Update: Fort Bend County extends coronavirus disaster declaration to March 31
Fort Bend County dispatchers are trained at the sheriff's office to take emergency calls and direct law enforcement, fire and emergency management services to the call.
Houston Metro
10:22 AM
Fort Bend County committee presents recommendations for improving dispatch center