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For all media inquiries please contact us at:

Seth Christensen
Chief of Media and Communications

Main Number: (512) 217-8159

Email: media@tdem.texas.gov

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6 hours ago
TDEM is closely monitoring tomorrow's severe weather potential and will have state resources prepared to respond if necessary.

Texans should monitor and prepare for severe weather in their area, and heed warnings of local officials.

Preparedness Tips: https://t.co/Tb3wN7CZvC https://t.co/HahxfhrBKp
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NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC
There is a slight risk of severe weather tomorrow (4/27) across portions of the central & southern Plains. Large hail (some very large), damaging winds, & a couple of tornadoes are possible. Stay tuned to the @NWSSPC & your local @NWS office for additional forecast updates. https://t.co/MEpF5A5zJa
7 hours ago
Please use caution with open flames and sparks outdoors as a large portion of the Panhandle and West Texas are under an Extreme Fire Danger Rating.

For Wildfire Preparedness Info Visit @Readygov: https://t.co/UffQscTP5p https://t.co/npG48p46vf https://t.co/UOewosIsZg
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Texas A&M Forest Service @TXForestService
A strong upper-level storm will bring critical fire weather to the western Plains and Trans Pecos Monday and Tuesday. This fire weather will combine with dry to critically dry fuels to produce moderate to high initial attack potential. Read more: https://t.co/y7eahnQBPW https://t.co/ZS53ylkijn
13 hours ago
Reminder: All Texans ages 16 and older are eligible to receive a #COVID19 vaccine.

✅ More information on COVID-19 vaccine: https://t.co/TYjXBsKARD

✅ Vaccine Locator Map: https://t.co/sODAenY0V4

✅ Test Locator Map: https://t.co/acJYQi1sDH https://t.co/ISMzkf2nwp
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3 days ago
At the direction of @GovAbbott, TDEM has rostered state emergency response resources for severe weather impacting the state today through the early morning hours.

Texans should prepare now for damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and tornadoes.

https://t.co/Tb3wN7lo72 https://t.co/rFCAWJhajz
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3 days ago
With Extreme Fire Danger Forecast for parts of Texas throughout the weekend, now is the perfect time to join the @TXForestService LIVE Facebook Q&A at Noon to discuss how to protect your home and family from wildfires.🔥 https://t.co/uYnMKI0TAj
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Texas A&M Forest Service @TXForestService
Join as at noon today for a Live Q&A as we answer your questions on how to protect your home and family from wildfire, and discuss how you can take advantage of this weekend's @txcomptroller Sales Tax Holiday when building your go-kit. https://t.co/CJZvMlDZAJ
4 days ago
This afternoon, on behalf of the dedicated staff of @TDEM, @ChiefKidd accepted the West TX County Judges and Commissioners Association Distinguished Service Award.

TDEM is honored and we look forward to the continued close partnership with local officials across our state. https://t.co/HFKnMSYQkO
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