Houston

The Houston office covers a six-state area consisting of Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Message from the Consul-General about the 2008 Hurricane Season

The hurricane season normally runs from June to November, and can affect the whole of the southern USA. There are a number of things you can do to prepare yourself if you are in or travelling to an area where hurricanes are common, including: Telling friends or family in advance about your itinerary and calling them to let them know of your plans if a hurricane moves into the area in which you are staying. Pay close attention to local media outlets. Keep important numbers handy such as airlines, tour operators, travel insurance providers and the nearest Embassy or Consulate. Ensure you have access to supplies of food, water, radios, torches, first aid kit etc. You can also monitor local and international weather updates from World Meteorological Organisation and the National Hurricane Centre for updates. Please also see the " Hurricanes " section of the Foreign and Commonwealth Website for more detailed information about what to do if you are caught in a hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) also contains information about how to prepare for extreme weather conditions and what to do if you are told to evacuate. It also provides a useful list of disaster supplies that will help if you live in an area affected by storms and hurricanes.

You can also register your whereabouts in the USA through the new Foreign Office service LOCATE .

Visitors to New Orleans can register to receive evacuation information by texting nolo4U from your mobile telephone. It is simple to unregister at the end of your stay.