Laredo City Hall houses the administrative offices of the city of Laredo in Texas. Its public works department maintains, constructs and improves streets, public buildings, city vehicles and equipment. Its environmental services department and storm water division deals with issues involving water quality, watershed management, household hazardous waste issues, illegal dumping, and construction and industrial storm water permits. Its other division for hazardous materials deals with storage, handling and transportation issues involving hazardous materials. Its health department provides preventive medicine, wellness, surveillance, emergency preparedness, and a healthy and safe environment for the residents. Its fire department mitigates hazardous materials incidents through prevention and control and prevents loss of life and property damage.