When severe weather, water service disruptions, or other emergency situations arise, timely information can make all the difference. HCMUD 71 offers a text and email alert system to keep residents informed of both emergency and non-emergency updates, including water outages, weather-related advisories, and District news.
In addition to signing up for HCMUD 71 alerts provided by the District, residents are also encouraged to register for ReadyHarris, the official emergency notification system provided by Harris County.
Local and regional alerts work together to provide complete, timely information so you can stay safe and prepared. Signing up for both is quick and easy.
Sign Up for HCMUD 71 Email and Text Alerts
HCMUD 71 provides residents with timely emergency and non-emergency updates through a convenient alert system. You can choose to receive email alerts, text alerts, or both. The District respects your privacy. Your contact information will only be used to communicate important updates, emergency notices, and District news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
To Sign Up for Email Alerts:
- Visit https://hcmud71.com/sign-up-for-email-or-text-message-alerts/#alerts
- Scroll to the Email Alerts section.
- Enter your email address and name.
- Select your preference:
- Emergency Notifications Only
- Emergency and Non-Emergency Notifications
- Click Subscribe.
To Sign Up for Text Alerts
- Open a text message on your mobile phone.
- Text MUD71 to (832) 344-3195.
- Follow the instructions in the reply message to complete your sign-up.
Text alerts include emergency notices and important service updates. Standard messaging rates may apply depending on your carrier.
Register with ReadyHarris for Regional Alerts
In addition to signing up for HCMUD 71 alerts provided by the District, residents are also encouraged to register for ReadyHarris, the official emergency notification system provided by Harris County. ReadyHarris provides real-time notifications for severe weather, flood warnings, evacuation orders, boil water notices, and shelter-in-place guidance, and uses geolocation to ensure you only receive alerts relevant to your area.
- Go to www.readyharris.org
- Click “Sign Up for Alerts”
- Choose your language preference and fill out the form to create a new account, including providing your name, username and password, location information, and contact preferences.
- Accept the Terms of Use and click Create Account
- Confirm your profile and location details and add any additional contact information if needed.
- Finish registration.