Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Harris County handles emergencies like natural disasters during a tour of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. During the 90-minute long tour, visitors will gain insight into the office's operations during emergencies, learning how incidents are managed in real-time. Staff will explain the structure of the operations center, detailing how each section functions to monitor situations, coordinate response efforts, allocate resources, and communicate with the public and partner agencies. Following the tour, attendees can take part in an exclusive Q&A hosted by Misty Gunn, Emergency Operations Center Manager for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & emergency Management.   

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – RSVP by Monday,  August 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Speaker Misty Gunn

Misty Gunn is the Emergency Operations Center Manager for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. A native Houstonian, she joined the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management 17 years ago as a Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator. Today she is the Emergency Operations Center Manager where she oversees the workings of the Harris County Emergency Operations Center where response partners gather during emergencies. When not engaged in disaster response, she provides tours of the Operations Center and enjoys participating in community outreach.