City of Deer Park

When a crisis strikes, what actually happens behind the closed doors of the Emergency Operations Center?

In this episode of The Hangout Podcast, we are pulling back the curtain on local emergency management and public safety. We are joined by two of the individuals responsible for keeping our community safe: Emergency Management Director Jamie Galloway and Police Chief Greg Grigg.

Whether you are tuning into the audio or watching us on YouTube, this episode is your ultimate guide to how Deer Park prepares for the unexpected—and how you can protect your household.

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Don't forget to check out the June 2026 Edition of Deer in the Spotlight! Find out what’s happening in the City of Deer Park with festive events in the month. To read this month’s edition, please visit https://ow.ly/cyb950Z6I8L

Total glitz, total glam. 🎩✨ The Art Park Players absolutely crushed it at their annual "Puttin' on the Ritz" Scholarship fundraiser this year. Check out the photos to see how the night unfolded!

Local leadership took center stage at last week's Texas Emergency Management Conference in Fort Worth. Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton, Jr., La Porte Mayor Rick Helton, Johnny Morales (La Porte Emergency Management Coordinator), and Jamie Galloway (Deer Park Emergency Services Director) hosted a panel on the "Coordinated Response to a Pipeline Fire in La Porte and Deer Park." The session highlighted the vital role of leadership, joint command structure, and intercity cooperation in protecting thousands of residents and critical infrastructure during a major industrial emergency.


La Porte Office of Emergency Management
City Of La Porte

🚨 Deer Park Utility Customers: Action Required🚨
Starting June 15, 2026, a new security update requires your card billing ZIP code to match your bank records exactly, or your payment will be declined. Outdated auto-pay info will cause failed payments, late fees, or service interruptions.

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- Update Auto-Pay: Verify your saved card's billing ZIP, expiration date, and CVC.
- Use Bank ZIP: Ensure you use your card's actual billing ZIP code, not your utility service address.
(Note: ACH Bank Drafts and eChecks are not affected.)

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Questions? Contact Central Collections: [email protected] | 281-478-7200

The City of Deer Park will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸.

Please note: There will be no residential trash collection on Monday, May 25. Trash will be picked up on the next scheduled collection day.

The City of Deer Park City Secretary’s Office was just named a recipient of the Achievement of Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association.
This award recognizes offices that have met and demonstrated nine of the 12 standards to be eligible to receive the award. Our City Secretary’s office met all 12 of the standards for this award. A few of the standards that were met include: Record Management, Open Meetings Act, Elections, Awards, Innovation projects, Boards/Commissions, Professional Development and Government Transparency.
Help us congratulate our City Secretary’s Office for their hard work and dedication to our City! 👏

This week’s City Council meeting honored our community’s dedication to public safety and local growth! ✨📈

During the workshop, the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services was recognized for receiving the American Heart Association’s 2026 Mission: Lifeline® EMS – Silver with Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll Achievement Award. This award honors their continued success in utilizing evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care.

In the regular meeting, Mayor Mouton and City Council formally declared May 18–24, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, honoring our frontline prehospital providers.

Additionally, a proclamation was issued for National Travel and Tourism Week 2026 to recognize marketing and tourism division’s vital impact on our local economy.

A very special thank you to the Boy Scouts of America Troops for opening the regular meeting by leading the pledges.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel, and tourism community partners for making Deer Park a safe and thriving place to live.

⛈️ WEATHER UPDATE: An active storm pattern brings 6–8" of rain to the Houston region through next Wednesday (5/27).⚠️

Flash Floods: Intense rainfall rates of 2–4" per hour are possible.
Timing: Level 2/4 "Slight Risk" for Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Rivers: Steady rises as grounds saturate.

Stay weather-aware! 🛑🚗 Turn around, don't drown!

When it comes to Flood safety, “knowing the lingo” helps you to know what actions to take to protect life and property. Here is a quick, essential breakdown of National Weather Service (NWS) flood products so you know exactly how to react:

Flood Watch (Be Prepared): Conditions are favorable for life-threatening flooding in your area. This is the time to review your emergency plan, keep a close eye on the forecast, and prepare to move to higher ground if necessary.

Flood Advisory (Be Aware): Nuisance flooding is occurring or will start soon. Exercise caution as flooding may cause ponding of roadways, flooding of low water crossing, flooding of poor drainage areas, or streams and creeks rise over banks.

Flood Warning (Take Action): Flooding is imminent or is ongoing. If you are in a flood-prone area, move to higher ground immediately. Never drive around barriers or through flooded roads.

Flash Flood Warning (Take Action Immediately): A violent, life-threatening flash flood is imminent or occurring. This is a highly dangerous situation. Seek higher ground right now—do not wait.

The Golden Rule: A Watch means the ingredients for a flood are present, but a Warning means it is happening right now! For more information visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood