Official Account of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Information for Texas. Publisher of @DomesticPrep.
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Following a request from Texas, the federal Major Disaster Declaration for the July severe storms and flooding has been updated by the federal government to include 4 additional counties for FEMA Public Assistance programs.
Learn More: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
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This National CERT Week, we recognize the trained volunteers of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) across Texas who strengthen community preparedness & response efforts.🦺
Their support through volunteering and training offers a valuable resource in times of disaster.
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Wildfires have burned over 300K acres across Texas this year - and the hot and dry conditions haven't left us yet.
Yesterday, 9 new starts required state assistance.
1,400+ state responders and 540+ pieces of equipment remain deployed to support local fire response operations.
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☔️Rain and flooding hazards continue to threaten portions of West Texas.
📺Monitor local forecasts
👤Follow instructions from local officials
🚗Turn Around, Don’t Drown
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Texas Division of Emergency Management retweeted
☔️ La lluvia y el riesgo de inundaciones continúan en partes del oeste de Texas.
📺 Monitorea los pronósticos locales
👤 Sigue las indicaciones de las autoridades locales
🚗 Si el camino está inundado, da la vuelta. No te arriesgues.
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Chief Kidd visited with @TexansOnMission partners to recognize their community work in helping Texans rebuild and recover from recent disasters.
He highlighted the important role that volunteer and community organizations have in disaster recovery.
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Chief Kidd se reunió con socios de @TexansOnMission para reconocer su labor ayudando a los texanos a reconstruir y recuperarse de desastres recientes.
También destacó el importante papel de las organizaciones voluntarias y comunitarias en la recuperación ante desastres.
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Some areas of the state continue to face wildfire danger.
There were a dozen new starts across Texas on Tuesday requiring state assistance.
So far this year, 1,300+ fires necessitated state resources to support local response efforts.
Report fires immediately to authorities.
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Texas Division of Emergency Management retweeted
🔥 Algunas zonas de Texas continúan con peligro de incendios forestales.
El martes se registraron 12 nuevos incendios que requirieron apoyo estatal. En lo que va del año, más de 1,300 incendios han necesitado recursos estatales.
¡Reporta incendios de inmediato!
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Rain and flooding remains a threat to the West.
If you live or travel through flood-prone areas: ensure you have more than one way to receive local emergency notifications.
If water covers the road: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Check Road Conditions: drivetexas.org
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🍂 ¡Feliz otoño, Texas!
Aprovecha la nueva temporada para revisar tu plan y kit de emergencia.
🔋 Revisa baterías
💧 Repón agua y alimentos
📱 Actualiza contactos
🌦️ Mantente alerta
Prepárate: tdem.texas.gov/prepare
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🍂Happy Fall, Y'all!
This new season is a great reminder to update your emergency plans & refresh your disaster supply kit.
🔋Check batteries
💧Restock food/water
📱Update emergency contacts
🌦️Stay Weather Aware
Be ready for whatever the season brings: tdem.texas.gov/prepare
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Thanks to the Bexar County Citizens Academy for the invitation to share how TDEM helps communities before, during, and after disasters.
The team discussed TDEM’s role in supporting local partners, volunteer agency coordination, and simple steps Texans can take to stay prepared.
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Gracias a Bexar County Citizens Academy por invitarnos a compartir cómo TDEM apoya a las comunidades antes, durante y después de los desastres.
También hablamos sobre coordinación con socios locales, agencias voluntarias y preparación.
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Texas Division of Emergency Management retweeted
🔥 Ayer se registraron 14 nuevos incendios forestales en Texas que requirieron apoyo estatal.
Actualmente hay 7 incendios activos en el estado.
Las zonas que no reciban lluvia esta semana seguirán en riesgo. ☔️
🚒Ayuda a prevenir nuevos incendios.
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14 new wildfires ignited across Texas yesterday that required state assistance.🔥
There are currently 7 active wildfires throughout the state.
Areas that don’t see moisture from storms this week remain at risk.☔️
State responders remain engaged. Help prevent new fire starts.🚒
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✅Response Resources: Deployed
✅Local Forecasts: Monitoring
☔️Turn Around, Don't Drown☔️
All-Hazards Preparedness Info: tdem.texas.gov/prepare
#txwx
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In anticipation of potential rain and flood impacts across West Texas and the Panhandle, state emergency response resources have been deployed by TDEM at Gov. Abbott's direction.
Stay Weather Aware!
gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
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🔥67 wildfires requiring state assistance sparked across Texas during the window of September 14th-20th.
Be Alert:
🚫Avoid outdoor burning
🛠️Refrain from activities that cause sparks
🧹Clear dry brush from your property
Stay Informed: tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and…
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Texas Division of Emergency Management retweeted
🔥 67 incendios forestales que requirieron apoyo estatal se registraron en Texas del 14 al 20 de septiembre.
Mantente alerta:
🚫 Evita quemas al aire libre
🛠️ Evita actividades que generen chispas
🧹 Retira la maleza seca de tu propiedad
Más información:
tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and…
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