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Urban Heat Islands

Some neighborhoods are 10 degrees hotter than others. The trees, shade structures, and cool surfaces that close the gap.

137

local organizations in Houston

3 major flood events since 2015

Major flood events

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3 major flood events since 2015

Major flood events

Source: Harris County Flood Control

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Services

211

Food, rent, utilities

Crisis

988

Mental health, 24/7

City

311

Potholes, trash, trees

Emergency

911

Police, fire, ambulance

Crisis Hotline

713-528-2121

Harris County, 24/7

Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

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