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As authorized by State Law* and under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for fire prevention, education, control and investigation in the unincorporated areas of Harris County. The Department also assists local municipalities when requested by their government representatives. * Local Government Code, Chapters 233, 352 & 353
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2020
HARRIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE
ANNUAL REPORT Laurie L. Christensen CFPS, FM, FEMT, MS Harris County Fire Marshal
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table of
CONTENT
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over view marshal’s MESSAGE
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about OUR TEAM
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about HCFMO
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beyond the REQUIREMENTS
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service must continue
PANDEMIC PIVOT
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divisions and sections 18 emergency operations 20 prevention
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investigations Harris County response
maps
coin of appreciation
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26 outreach and public information 28 training
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about
HCFMO
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office believes in a customer first operating philosophy that supports our core values, mission, vision and expectations. Simply put, we will provide the best possible public service.
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mission
We will provide effective community risk reduction programs in order to help prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from fires and explosions in the communities we serve.
vision
We will make a difference in our community by providing the best possible public services.
expectations We expect to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
The Fire Marshal’s Office will accomplish our core values through our operating philosophy of serving our customers; preserving our integrity; taking care of our people and protecting our future.
integrity
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty
commitment
a pledge or promise; obligation; engagement; involvement
excellence
the fact or state of excelling; superiority; eminence
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MESSAGE
ARSHAL’S
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Since the establishment of the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office in 1974, we have strived to make Harris County a safer place to live, work and play. We accomplish this through fire prevention, which includes the adoption of fire codes, fire investigations, arson investigation, fire and life safety education, emergency response, and training. 2020 was unprecedented to say the least. On March 11, life as we knew it was transformed with the declaration of local disaster for a public health emergency. For those of us in public service, the daily response needs did not stop and could not stop. Our office is comprised of those who are licensed/certified in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, and emergency management. Many hold all these certifications, yet no amount of training or certification testing could prepare us for what the community and
families needed. We come to work at HCFMO to make a difference. Our staff could work anywhere, yet they choose HCFMO. While changes beyond anyone’s control affected us and the county, our employees rose to the occasion because of their passion for service. Simon Sinek is quoted as saying, “We are not victims of our situation. We are the architects of it.” Without a blue-print to guide us throughout a level-4 threat pandemic, our agency rallied. We updated our daily operations, enhanced safety protocols for staff, engaged with local/state partners, and continued community outreach efforts virtually to ensure Harris County remained a safe place to live, work, and play.
Though the world seemed to stop in 2020, HCFMO responses did not. In 2020, we: • responded to approximately 250 hazardous materials incidents; • conducted over 10K fire and life safety inspections with the goal of saving lives and property; • assisted the county with the creation of the first adopted boarding homes regulations and COVID-19 compliance efforts; • investigated over 3K incidents through phone consults, on-scene, and follow-up efforts; • trained over 4K first responder, businesses, and industry partners to better prepare them for their roles in emergency response; • maintained logistical needs of the agency, including obtaining personal protective equipment (PPE) with the supply chain interruptions due to the pandemic; and • pivoted our community outreach to virtual platforms to fill the gap of in-person efforts. Preparing this annual report allowed us as an agency to reflect on the things we did right and the lessons learned from the challenges faced in 2020. While our staff juggled work-life balance, they showed up time and time again to make every day safer for the people of Harris County. Their flexibility, personal sacrifices, and willingness to work as a team makes me proud to be the Harris County Fire Marshal. With an ever-changing world in sight, one thing will
never change: We have ONE MISSION. We have ONE GOAL, and that’s a SAFER HARRIS COUNTY.
Laurie L. Christensen CFPS, FM, FEMT, MS Harris County Fire Marshal
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BEYOND THE REQUIREMENT AUTHORITY TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE FIRE CODE. (a) The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code. (b) The commissioners court, or any municipality in the county, may contract with one another for the administration and enforcement of the fire code.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SERVICES. (a) A county may provide hazardous materials services, including a response to an incident involving hazardous material that has been leaked, spilled, released, or abandoned, if:
FIRE PROTECTION OF COUNTY RESIDENTS. (a) The commissioners court of a county may furnish fire protection or fire-fighting equipment to the residents of the county or of an adjoining county who live outside municipalities.
LICENSED CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT FMO STATUTES
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
FIRE SERVICE
Texas Code Criminal Procedure article 2.12 (7) (35) Chief Administrator Law Enforcement 1701.153
Texas Administrative Code Title 37 Part 13 Chapters: 401,403,421,423,425,427,429,431, 433,435,437,439,441,443,445,447,449,451, 453,455,457,459,467,491,493,495
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD Created in 1982, the National Certification Board is the certifying body of NAFI. Since its inception, it has evaluated and certified thousands of fire and explosion investigators around the world. The certification activities of the National Certification Board have been recognized by the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Code NFPA 921, entitled "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations."
FIRE MARSHAL CERTIFICATION Fire Marshal certification is open to fire marshals or fire prevention officers with a fire prevention bureau or management responsibilities over code enforcement, education, fire investigations, engineering, or other aspects of fire prevention programs.
CFPS
CFPS has been awarded to more than 5,000 people who have demonstrated a level of professionalism through applied work experience, related education opportunities, and successful completion of a certification examination. This group of professionals includes risk managers, loss control specialists, fire officers, fire marshals, fire inspectors, safety managers, fire protection consultants, designers, engineers, code enforcers, facility managers and others who have responsibilities dealing with the application of fire safety, protection, prevention, and suppression technologies.
FEMT
The Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas partnered with the Texas Fire Marshals Association to provide the first executive management training session for the discipline in the nation. The program addresses the professional qualifications for fire marshals and evaluates the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to meet essential tasks of the job based on National Fire Protection Association standards. The program also focuses on the day-to-day operations of the job, as well as community risk assessments and resource distribution. Admission to the program is on a competitive basis through an application process.
CFEI
NAFI's Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) program is an international registry that recognizes qualified fire and explosion investigators. It provides the dual benefit of establishing a standard for evaluating the qualifications of those conducting fire, arson and explosion investigations, as well as creating a benchmark for investigators who wish to establish their professional credentials. It is the only Fire Investigator Certification based solely on the scientific principles of NFPA 921. Administered by NAFI's National Certification Board, the CFEI is oldest and most widely held Fire Investigation Certification. In fact, more fire and explosion investigation professionals choose NAFI's CFEI program over all other fire investigation certifications.
CFII
The CFII designation recognizes instructors qualified to teach fire and explosion investigation. It provides the dual benefit of establishing a standard for evaluating the qualifications of those teaching fire, arson and explosion investigation, as well as creating a benchmark for instructors who wish to establish their professional credentials.
CVFI
The CVFI course is offered every other year as a four-day, 36hour, NAFI-sponsored training program. Administered by the National Certification Board, the program is intended to increase the professional knowledge and improve the analytical skills of those persons who engage in the investigation and analysis of fires and explosions in motor vehicles and/or participate in the civil and criminal litigation which ensues from such investigations and analyses. 11
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Unfounded
no hazard identified during response
Action
(zero occupancy)
MARCH 11
Closed Education
277 205 800 1610
Closed Education
mandated closure and assigned zero occupancy
Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency
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TOTAL OCCUPANCY VIOLATIONS
(zero occupancy)
3,300 MAY - AUGUST
Action
continue
Unfounded
EMIC
Outside of Judge’s/ Govenor’s Order
PAND service must
Outside of Judge’s/
Governor’s Order found to be non-compliant, educated and gained outside order, not applicable compliance for enforcement
MARCH 24
Stay Home, Work Safe Order
Use of Face Coverings
APRIL 22
SEPTEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021 TOTAL OCCUPANCY VIOLATIONS
969
4
764
issued warning citation
1
unfounded: no hazard identified during response
issued class “C”citation
111 found to be
non-compliant, eduated and gained compliace
74 complaint
non-relevant (business closed, empty lot. etc)
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referred to HCFMO S.E.R.G. (special enfocement response group)
MAY 1
Order regarding Health and Safety Policy and Face Coverings
Second Amended Stay Home, Work Safe Phased Reopening of Services
JUNE 19
JULY 3
Outdoor Gatherings Order 15
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PREVENTION The Prevention Division protects lives and property through fire and life safety inspection while educating business owners and operators on fire safety and the purpose of adopted codes and standards. Customer service is the highest priority of the Prevention Division, shown through the willingness to work hard getting businesses open and developing community partners to further growth in Harris County.
regulatory inspections
joint agencies task force operations
standard inspections
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Salvage Yards Food Truck Inspection
Boarding Homes Sexually Oreinted Business Game Room Street Racing Task Force Event Night Club/DWI Operations
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Mulch School Inspections County Facility Inspections General Occupancies Inspections Licensed Facility Inspections New Construction Inspections Complaint Response Firework Regulations
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MOBILE FOOD UNIT 45
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
53
MAY
58
JUN.
64
JUL.
County Building Fire Watch County Building Fire Protection Systems Management Nuisance Abatement Operational Permits
5,626
EXISTING BUILDING INSPECTIONS
10,577
TOTAL INSPECTIONS
19,836
Prevention also took on the response and enforcement of the COVID-19 complaints. Prevention developed plans and activated teams to answer complaints, responded to locations of complaints, and enforced the orders of the Governor and the Judge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prevention adapted to COVID-19 and continued inspection services, taking appropriate actions to limit exposure to COVID-19.
20000
15000
16,555
As a part of the adoption of the 2018 IFC, the operational permit group was developed in 2020. The HCFMO Prevention Division assisted the county with the creation of the first adopted Boarding Home Regulations.
16,091
other services
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4,951
AUG.
SEPT.
50
OCT.
NOV.
65 DEC.
2020
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71
TOTAL PREVENTION SERVICES 2018
90
5000
2019
PERMIT BASED INSPECTIONS
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HCHMRT HARRIS COUNTY
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE TEAM
In the COVID-19 2020 world, the HCHMRT was able to maintain the same level of high performance and service to the people of Harris County by responding to approximately 250 hazardous materials incidents and attending multiple outreach events, which addressed home and holiday fire safety and household hazardous materials. Some members even participated in the “Reading with the Fire Marshal” program.
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emergency responses
216 HAZMAT
transportation pipeline
rail
highway
hazmat response
type fixed facility
fixed, other
EXPANDING THE TEAM 20
public
commercial
1 CAPTAIN
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residential
12 HAZMAT TECHNICIANS
EQUIPPING THE TEAM 9 AV3000 High Temp SCBA Masks 2 Mercury Vapor Analyzers New hires refresh their skills in a 40-hour HazMat Technician training program.
8 Level A Chemical Protection Suits 6 Level B Chemical Protection Suits 5 MultiRae Pro Handheld Atmospheric Air Monitoring Instrument
7 NFPA Complaint SCBA’s with 13 Additional Cylinders Hazmat Lt. Ricky Meehan participates in HCFMO’s virtual program “Reading with the Fire Marshal.”
The HCFMO Hazmat crew posed with the MX908 Device in honor of beign the 908th customer.
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FIRE AND ARSON
INVESTIGATIONS
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Investigation Division is responsible for conducting origin and cause fire investigations ,as well as post blast explosion investigations that occur in unincorporated Harris County. HCFMO investigators frequently investigate insurance fraud and other crimes related to fire. When events are determined to be criminal in nature, investigators work with the District Attorney’s Office to seek prosecution of those responsible for the crimes committed.
+16% actions for 2020
overall investigations
FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION 22
1,747 PHONE CONSULTS
865 FOLLOW UP
975 ON SCENE
+22% investigations +13% responses follow up
acts of nature
investigation
unathorized burning
undetermined after investigation
intentional
ACCELERANT
DETECTION CANINE TEAM
The Accelerant Detection Canine Team assists fire investigators in locating areas for collection of evidence samples for laboratory analysis at fire scenes. An ignitable liquid is an accelerant when it is intentionally used to start a fire or increase the growth or spread of a fire. HCFMO canine teams are certified through the North American Police Work Dog Association, The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Canine Accelerant Detection Association. Major helath complications claimed the life of Canine Rolex. Thanks to the generosity of K9s 4 Cops, HCFMO welcomed Canine Endy to the team. Endy is paired with Canine Handler Shawn Keesler. Canine Handler Eddy Tessier is paired with Canine Delta.
$85M $80M Handler Eddy Tessier with Canine Delta
$67M
$60M $52M
$40M $20M
Handler Shawn Keesler with Canine Endy
$57M Canine Rolex
$30.5M 2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
5 YEAR LOW IN TOTAL DOLLAR LOSS OF FIRES INVESTIGATED.
All HCFMO investigators became third party certified or are actively seeking accreditation through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Our agency continues to train and ensure the proper security measures are in place for CJIS and TCIC/NCIC procedures. In 2020, HCFMO participated with Texas DPS in a audit of these systems. HCFMO was found to be complaint in all aspect of the audit.
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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Operational Support Division is responsible for managing and overseeing the agency’s strategic planning initiatives, training management, logistical management, liaison program, intelligence gathering, communication and outreach services. This small group of highly trained professionals operate independently to accomplish critical tasks both internally and externally to the agency.
“Operational Support Division strived to offer the same unparalleled services in the midst of the pandemic and did so in a safe manner not only to employees of HCFMO but also the public.“
- Assistant Chief Rodney Reed The Intelligence Section works as a Fire/EMS intelligence analysts with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) Intelligence Task Force (ITF). The ITF manages various intelligence systems to ensure that our first responders are aware of emerging threats and critical suspicious activity reports from the field are analyzed and managed. The Planning Section oversees the agency’s strategic planning, continuity of operations plan, and integration of capabilities with Planners from around the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) region. Ensuring the agency’s mission, vision, and strategic initiatives are coordinated and managed to serve the employees of HCFMO, the residents of Harris County, and the numerous response agencies around the county.
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The Liaison Section integrates into various response agencies throughout the county and the region to keep a pulse on the evolution of first responder agencies. We assist these agencies through unification of efforts and access to critical resources and personnel.
Texas A&M Task Force 1 HCFMO has two active members of the FEMA USAR Texas A&M Task Force 1 serving as HazMat Specialist and Technical Information Specialist. Each member stands ready to deploy to State or Federal missions to aid in managing a variety of disasters. The team members participation on the FEMA USAR Task Force brings significant value to Harris County.
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drone responses
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safety responses
Safety officers work to ensure the safety of HCFMO employees on incident scenes.
Drone cerificates In compliance with guidance set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), NFPA 2400, and Texas Government Code 423, the HCFMO sUAS Team completed a variety of certifications and standardization training for all HCFMO sUAS pilots. The operational certification training was guided by the Texas DPS adopted standard and formed under best practices by regional and State partners.
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TRAINING
The Training Division is a key component of the Harris County Fire Marshal’s educational programs. Our mission is to provide the highest quality education possible to first responder agencies, businesses, and industry within Harris County and surrounding counties. It is also important for us to serve the educational needs of our employees. We want all participants who attend our classes to be able to make good decisions whether it be in an emergency management role, an emergency response, inspection, investigation, or providing public education. It starts with education that is accurate, factual, and pertinent.
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The Training Division continued training with modifications and met the training needs of our customers and employees. We made improvements to our operations and current courses, as well as adapted to new instructional methods. We also developed and implemented two new courses.
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ONLINE ON DEMAND TRAINING
UNIVERSITY
IN PERSON TRAINING
93 ON SITE
112 19 OFF SITE
HCFMO
CLASSES TAUGHT
+ 85
4,045
CLASSES HOSTED STUDENT CONTACTS
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COMMUNICATION
and OUTREACH The Communication and Outreach Section helps support the mission of the HCFMO via fire prevention education and community risk reduction. Through social media and virtual presentations, staff provided life saving information to the public, educators and media. Through education we are able to provide people the tools necessary to make their homes and offices safer places and reduce risk.
80
referrals
42 28
contacts
15 12 9 6 3 0
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE
JULY
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Outreach and communication changed dramatically during 2020. Although HCFMO had a robust social media presence before, the necessity to increase virtual communication and virtual presentations increased dramatically. The outreach and communication section quickly pivoted and started producing videos and online content to fill the gap of in-person outreach and education.
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OCT
Fire Marshal Christensen along with a number of HCFMO staff members read some of your favorite stories and gave some very important fire safety messages.
1,726
3,774
S
UG
VIRTUAL SHIFT
64 VIDEOS CREATED
E B U T U O Y
66%
Outreach completed filming a full series of 3-Minutes with Inspector Tom. These videos provided age specific fire safety messages in short three minute videos. They were shared on all social media outlets and uploaded to YouTube where they are easily accessible to the public and educators.
increase from 2019
NOV
DEC
In honor of Fire Prevention Week and National Night Out, HCFMO hosted a Coloring Contest to
“Serve Up Safety in the Kitchen.” The winners received a goodie bag and mini parade.
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290 Waller ISD
1960
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
59 99 6
45
290
Katy ISD Spring Branch ISD
90 10
10
Houston ISD
610
59
54
225
288
Alief ISD
45
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249
99 Spring
Tomball
45 Klein Humble 1960 1960
290 Aldine Sheldon 249
Cypress-Fairbanks
59
90
99 45
6 Katy Houston
Spring Branch
10
HARRIS COUNTY
610
10
HOUSTON
PCT. 4
288
10
225
OUTREACH
RESPONSES
55
249
TOMBA
HARRIS COUNTY
WALLER
290
YOUTH YFIP FIRESETTER
INVENTION PROGRAM
RESPONSES
56
99
6
KATY 10
ALL
1960
HUMBLE 1960 90 59 45 10
SPRING VALLEY HEDWIG VILLAGE
HOUSTON
PINEY POINT VILLAGE
JACINTO CITY
BAYTOWN
GALENA PARK
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SOUTHSIDE PLACE BELLAIRE 610
STAFFORD
288
225 MORGANS POINT SOUTH HOUSTON
PASADENA
LA PORTE 146
MISSOURI CITY
SHOREACRES
TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE SEABROOK PEARLAND
45
NASSAU BAY
WEBSTER FRIENDSWOOD LEAGUE CITY
57
HARRIS COUNTY
YFIP PCT.1 RESPONSES
1960
249 Spring
Huffman
Aldine
290
Crosby Humble 1960 90 59
Klein
Sheldon North Forest
99
45
6
Galena Park
10
Channelview 10
10
225 610
Houston
Alief 59
288 146 Pasadena
Clear Creek 45
58
Huffman 99
Humble
Dayton
1960
249
1960
Crosby
Aldine
90
North Forest 45
290
Sheldon
59
10 Channelview 10
Galena Park
Houston
Goose Creek Consolidated
Deer Park ISD 225 Pasadena
610
La Porte 288 146 Clear Creek 45
HARRIS COUNTY
YFIP PCT.2 RESPONSES
59
HARRIS COUNTY
YFIP PCT.3 RESPONSES ¯ £ ¤ 290
Tomball
" ) 249
§ ¦ ¨ 45
" ) 99
Waller
" )
1960
Cypress-Fairbanks
" ) 249
£ ¤ 59
" ) 6
§ ¦ ¨ 45
£ ¤ 290
Katy
§ ¦ ¨ 10
" ) 90
§ ¦ ¨
§ ¦ ¨
10
10
Spring Branch
" ) 99
Houston
" )
" )
225
288
Alief
£ ¤ 59
60
£ ¤ 610
§ ¦ ¨ 45
" ) 249
" ) 99
Tomball
§ ¦ ¨
Spring
45
Klein
Humble
Huffman
" )
1960
" )
1960
£ ¤ 290
Aldine
North Forest
" ) 249
Cypress-Fairbanks
£ ¤
" )
59
" ) 99
Sheldon
" )
90
§ ¦ ¨
6
45
Katy
Spring Branch
§ ¦ ¨ 10
Houston
£ ¤ 610
§ ¦ ¨ 10
" ) 288
HARRIS COUNTY
YFIP PCT.4 RESPONSES
61
COIN OF
The first letter in the words alongside the coin spell COVID.
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Roman numeral 19 represents the “19” in COVID-19. Roman numeral 19 is repeated 20 times to represent the year 2020.
The year 2020 was unprecedented as we are all aware, yet as an agency our mission never faltered to serve those in Harris County. We saw increases in our operations due to additional duties and continued day-to-day operations and requests for service. As servant leaders, our team pressed towards the mission and goals for our county and continued to answer the call. As an agency, we would not have been able to achieve what we have without our team and agency partners.
“H” is for Harris County
Center emblem is similar to fingerprints marking the impression that the year 2020 will leave on history.
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