Texas Division of Emergency Management

How does your emergency go-kit look?🎒 Do you need to stock up on supplies? 🩹🥫🧦 ✅Make sure your kit is packed and ready to go before the next disaster strikes. Tips: ready.gov/kit

Our Media & Communications team is looking for a Disaster PIO! 🎙️Inform the public on all phases of disasters 📺Assist with media inquiries 🤠Deploy to the State Operations Center and impacted communities to support messaging needs Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gH4BNzn5 #hiring #jobopportunity #media #communications #publicinformation #publicinformationofficer #pio #workhere #TheTeam #tdem

🌀Is your home secured in the event of a Hurricane? 🔒Reinforce doors & windows 🏠Clear yard of loose items 📦Store valuables & documents in a safe place 🌳Trim trees & shrubs 🛠️Check your roof & gutters More Hurricane Preparedness Tips: https://lnkd.in/g5ZvHs5E #txwx

Texas starts the week with an increased risk of severe storms⚡️ Threats Include: ⛈️Large Hail 🍃Damaging Wind ☔️Heavy Rainfall Make a Plan and Stay Weather Aware! Check Your Local Forecast: weather.gov #txwx

🌀During Hurricane Season, ensure elderly loved ones are safe: 📋Make an emergency plan with contact info 💊Stock up on medications & medical supplies 🔦Prepare a kit with food, water, & a flashlight 🚗Arrange transportation for evacuation More: ready.gov/hurricanes #txwx

Extreme heat continues to impact communities across the state.🥵 During this Texas Heat Wave, make sure you know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gyV73ATp #txwx #txheat

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved three additional Texas counties for the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. With this FEMA approval of 3 new counties for Individual Assistance programs, qualifying Texans in 35 total counties are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance. #txwx

☀️Prepare your home for warm weather: 🧊Ensure your A/C is in good working order 🪟Use shades or curtains to block sunlight 💡Use fans to circulate air 🏡Insulate doors & windows to keep cool air in 💧Stay hydrated & check on neighbors More Info: ready.gov/heat #txwx

🌡️Texas heat continues! 🥵Find your nearest cooling center opened and operated by local officials. 📍Visit tdem.texas.gov/cool #BeatTheHeat #txwx

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 36 additional Texas counties for the Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. FEMA approved Individual Assistance for 5 new counties, with qualifying Texans in 32 total counties now eligible to apply. FEMA also approved Public Assistance for 31 new counties, with qualifying entities in 38 total counties now eligible to apply. #txwx