In an effort to improve emergency management throughout the state of Texas, the Texas Emergency Management Advisory Committee (TEMAC) was established to provide independent, strategic, timely, specific and actionable advice to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief. An executive committee, supporting committees, and workgroups meet quarterly to make recommendations in the following areas:
Strategy and Policy
Coordination and Leadership
Management and Implementation
Evaluation and Feedback
Legislatively mandated councils focus on issues as assigned by the Texas legislature, but work logistically as a part of TEMAC.
TDEM provides the Drought Preparedness Council administrative support, and their meetings will be held in conjunction with TEMAC:
I. Drought Preparedness Council (DPC): DPC was authorized and established by the 76th
legislature(HB 2660) in 1999, subsequent to the establishment of the Drought Monitoring and Response Committee (75th legislature, SB 1). The Chief of TDEM is the State Drought
Manager. The State Drought Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the
drought response component of the State Water Plan.
The TEMAC Executive Committee will guide the work product and general direction. TEMAC is being
realigned with newly formed supporting committees which aim to solve complex and pervasive issues in
Preparedness, Response, Hazard Mitigation, and Recovery. This new vision and structure aim to align the Executive Committee with the comprehensive, all-hazards Emergency Support Functions, which clarifies roles and responsibilities before, during and after an incident. The executive committee will consist of a chair, vice-chair, and additional members appointed by the chief who hold a specific knowledge and experience aligned with the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).
The TEMAC supporting committee members under Disaster Preparedness provides recommendations to the assigned TDEM division chief, regarding issues specific to disaster preparedness. Workgroups under Disaster Preparedness include:
Planning Workgroup
Texas Disability Task Force on Emergency Management
The TEMAC supporting committee members under Disaster Response provides recommendations to the assigned TDEM division chief, regarding issues specific to disaster preparedness.Workgroups under Disaster Response include:
State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)
The TEMAC supporting committee members under Disaster Recovery provides recommendations to the assigned TDEM division chief, regarding issues specific to disaster recovery. Workgroups under Disaster Recovery include:
Long Term Recovery Workgroup
The TEMAC supporting committee members under Hazard Mitigation provides recommendations to the assigned TDEM division chief, regarding issues specific to disaster recovery. Workgroups under Disaster Recovery include:
If you are an emergency management professional and are interested in influencing the future of emergency management in Texas, please email TEMAC@tdem.texas.gov to request more information.
Mission Statement
Pursuant to HB 2305 and SB 6 the mission of the Emergency Management Professional Development Working Group (EMPD) is to continue to advance the profession of emergency management in the State of Texas by recommending baseline qualifications for the individual emergency manager that can be achieved through a combination of education, training and program management.
The EMPDWG has already convened on multiple occasions starting in March 2019 and will submit recommendations to the Texas legislature and the Governor by November 1, 2020
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today placed state emergency response resources on standby ahead of severe storms and flooding expected to impact the state beginning today through the weekend.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans impacted by this week’s severe weather to report damage to homes and businesses by submitting an online damage assessment survey.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of critical fire weather conditions expected for the western half of the state beginning today through the weekend.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is seeking nominations for several prestigious awards representing excellence in emergency management, leadership, and service.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is requesting nominations honoring first responders who have passed away in the last year to be displayed in a memorial at the 2024 Texas Emergency Management Conference in Fort Worth.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today activated state emergency response resources ahead of an anticipated severe storm system expected to move across Texas over the next few days.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that registration has opened for the 2024 Texas Emergency Management Conference. The Conference takes place from May 28-31, 2024 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) issued a reminder today that the application period to join the next cadet class of The Texas Emergency Management Academy is set to close on February 29.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded Texans to report property damage sustained during recent rain and flooding by submitting an online damage assessment survey.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) provided an update today on Texas' response to excessive rainfall and flooding in Central, East, and Southeast Texas. TDEM also urged Texans to report property damage by submitting an online damage assessment survey.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has increased the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) and activated additional state emergency response resources as the state prepares for continued heavy rainfall and flash flooding threat
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated impacts from excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats from a storm system moving across Texas over the next few days.
At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has readied state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from a weather system expected to move across the state beginning today, with effects lingering into next week.
At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has readied state emergency response resources ahead of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall expected to move across Texas over the holiday weekend.
At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has prepared state emergency response resources ahead of impacts from winter weather as well as heavy rainfall and flash flooding threats through the end of the week.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the application period is open to join the next graduating class of The Texas Emergency Management Academy.
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted Thursday to begin construction on the $370 million State Emergency Operations Center and agency headquarters for the Texas Division of Emergency Management just east of Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport.
At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated additional swiftwater rescue resources ahead of rain and flash flooding threats from a storm system moving across the state this week.
The work by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to provide hazard mitigation funding for tornado shelters is highlighted in the latest episode of Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp.
At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to impact the state beginning today through the end of this week.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the agency has deployed additional disaster recovery personnel to Hawaii to assist communities following the devastating wildfire that occurred in Maui County in August.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is pleased to announce it is accepting presentation proposals for sessions and workshops at the 2024 Texas Emergency Management Conference.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the agency has deployed personnel to Hawaii to assist communities with their recovery from wildfires that devastated Maui County last month.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today the promotion of Section Chief Erica McDowell to Assistant Chief for the newly-drawn TDEM Region 1.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today the promotion of Section Chief Michael Bradberry to Assistant Chief for the newly-drawn TDEM Region 3.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that delivery is available for select health and medical supplies from the state’s inventory.
As the educational workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities at the Texas Emergency Management Conference conclude, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) reports record-setting turnout for the largest emergency management conference in the nation.
In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) hosted a full-scale exercise this week with participation from state and local partners from across Texas.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is proud to release an extensive workshop agenda and schedule of events for the 2023 Texas Emergency Management Conference. The Conference takes place May 30-June 2 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth.
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to impact the state beginning today through the weekend.
With severe storms causing damage across Texas this week, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) urges all impacted Texans to report property damage using TDEM’s damage survey.
Reminder: The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is seeking nominations for several prestigious awards representing excellence in emergency management, leadership, and service.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is requesting nominations honoring first responders who have passed away in the last year to be displayed in a memorial at the 2023 Texas Emergency Management Conference in Fort Worth.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is seeking nominations for several prestigious awards representing excellence in emergency management, leadership, and service.
The Texas A&M University System awarded $165,000 in grant funding for emergency management applied research projects to academic researchers following a symposium hosted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
Researchers from The Texas A&M University System shared several proposals to improve emergency management at a research symposium hosted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) on Tuesday.
Hundreds of Texas first responders, emergency managers, and private sector industry members converged on Fort Worth for the inaugural Texas Emergency Management Technology Summit hosted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) reminds partners across the state that the window to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Post-Fire Fiscal Year 2022 closes on January 20, 2023.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded local jurisdictions that the project submission deadline is 25 days away for COVID-related work eligible for 100 percent federal reimbursement.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the application period for the next class of The Texas Emergency Management Academy is open.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Operations Technology team was awarded the 2022 Award for Excellence in Public Safety GIS in the state category by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged local jurisdictions to submit applications for federal COVID-19 funding as the deadline imposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is one week away.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) hosted a large-scale hurricane exercise involving representatives from more than 30 state agencies and partner organizations at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center in Austin this week.
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the creation of The Texas Emergency Management Academy, aimed at training the next generation of the emergency management workforce.
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As extreme winter weather begins to impact the state of Texas, members of the Texas Emergency Management Council hosted a media briefing call this afternoon to discuss the state's preparation efforts.
The Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp and Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd participated in a ribbon cutting to open TDEM’s new Logistics and Distribution Warehouse in San Antonio today.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced changes and upgrades to its website to improve user experience and allow faster access to important public information.
Texans affected by the severe storms that moved through the state this week are encouraged to report property damage following the strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging wind, large hail, and tornadoes.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced Friday that the agency submitted a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appealing the federal government’s denial of Public Assistance for several counties affected by the February winter storm.
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and The Texas A&M University System are proud to announce the Domestic Preparedness (DomPrep) Journal and its associated publications will now be hosted by TDEM.Established in 1998, DomPrep was created to provide developments on emergency prepared...
AUSTIN —The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 44 of 254 Texas counties for all categories of federal Public Assistance in connection with the White House's major disaster declaration for the February Winter S...
AUSTIN — As Tropical Storm Nicholas begins impacting the Texas coast, the Texas Division of Emergency Management urges Texans to remain vigilant. According to the National Weather Service, the storm is bringing heavy rainfall to portions of the Texas coast which may lead to widespread flooding, s...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas –– The Texas A&M University System and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today honored a group of Texas first responders who bravely responded to the attack at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
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