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Emergencies En Español: Is Crisis Information Reaching Houston’s Language-Diverse Communities?

(Elizabeth Trovall/Houston Public Media)
A local Anahuac business sells tacos, corn cups and other goodies to the lunch rush.

Whether urban or rural, the 12 counties that make up the Houston metro area are increasingly diverse. With thousands of residents who struggle with English, it’s unclear who is making sure all communities get the emergency information they need.