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The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) celebrated the dedication and hard work of the agency's staff members at the second annual Distinguished Staff Awards, recognizing exceptional achievements and contributions that have significantly enhanced emergency preparedness and response across

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and flash flooding in East and Southeast Texas this weekend.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the application period has opened to join the next graduating class of The Texas Emergency Management Academy.

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from severe storms expected to move across the state beginning tonight.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is pleased to announce it is once again accepting presentation proposals for workshops and educational sessions at the 2025 Texas Emergency Management Conference.

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this weekend.

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant. The Governor also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to a...

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) proudly announces that Region 4Assistant Chief Shaun P. Miller has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States (U.S.) Army Reserve.

Governor Greg Abbott today deployed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) personnel to South Carolina to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, following a request from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed Texas Department of Public Safety officers and personnel and Texas National Guard aircraft to Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida Peninsula.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional Texas emergency response personnel to Florida as Hurricane Milton moves through the Gulf of Mexico, following a request from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee, following requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management ahead of Hurricane Milton and the Tennes...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency response personnel to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy emergency power generators to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Georgia following a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the university and agency have entered a new academic partnership that will allow TDEM employees to take courses at the university with reduced tuition prices.

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast.

Governor Greg Abbott today provided updates on Texas’ preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine following two briefings with state and local officials at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin and at the Beaumont Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Beaumont.

Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the third cadet class of the Texas Emergency Management Academy is underway.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the agency has deployed additional state emergency response resources amid ongoing rainfall and flash flooding impacting the state.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today alerted Texans impacted by both Hurricane Beryl and the derecho & severe weather that took place in the spring that FEMA is requiring them to submit a new application for disaster assistance in order to qualify for continued federal disaster as

Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced today that, at his request, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 15 Texas counties he requested for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.

Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement today following a phone call with President Biden:

Acting Governor Dan Patrick Provides Update on Hurricane Beryl Response Efforts

Acting Governor Dan Patrick Gives Press Conference on Texas’ Hurricane Beryl Preparations and Response

Acting Governor Dan Patrick today urged Texans to make final preparations and announced that he has added 81 counties to the state’s Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration as storm forecasts have shifted the expected landfall north and east of previous projections.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved fifteen additional Texas counties for the Federal Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.

With Hurricane Beryl moving West across the Caribbean, TDEM is urging Texans that live in and are visiting coastal communities for the Fourth of July holiday to keep an eye on the Gulf, heed warnings of local officials, and have a plan in place should tropical weather impacts reach the Texas coast.

With hurricane season underway, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) hosted a hurricane exercise this week with participation from local, state, and federal partners from across Texas.

Following a series of informational training sessions, educational workshops, and networking opportunities at the Texas Emergency Management Conference that occurred last week, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced record-setting turnout for the largest emergency management con

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded Texans impacted by recent severe weather and flooding to report property damage by submitting an online damage assessment survey.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded Texans to report property damage sustained during recent severe weather and flooding by submitting a self-reported online damage assessment survey.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today celebrated the graduation of the second cadet class of the Texas Emergency Management Academy at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that the agency has requested officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join local and state partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments in East Texas communities impacted by recent severe storms...

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) 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 recipients of the inaugural statewide TDEM Distinguished Staff Awards.

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 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 transfer of Assistant Chief Brandi Ashby to the newly-created TDEM Region 8.

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).

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) urges all Texans impacted by this week’s severe storms to self-report property damage using TDEM’s

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2023 Texas Emergency Management Conference.

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.

As the panel discussions, informational workshops, and networking opportunities conclude at the Texas Emergency Management Conference, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) reported record turnout for one of the largest emergency management conferences in the nation.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today officially opened The Conference 2022, a three-and-a-half day dynamic event delivering dozens of valuable workshops for continuing education, an exhibit hall spanning over 180,000 square feet, and networking opportunities with key partners...

9% of Texas jurisdictions have actively sought COVID-19 funding reimbursement from FEMA. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded local jurisdictions to apply for federal COVID-19 funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as key deadlines approach.

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.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is excited to announce plans to expand field staff operations in the Lone Star State to support continued growth. The move will provide more comprehensive state support for additional Texas communities and will improve emergency management capabi...

With severe weather ripping through multiple regions of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens to report damage to property by submitting a damage assessment survey. Today's severe storms have already produced large hail, damaging winds and dangerous...

As devastating wildfires sweep across Texas and fire weather conditions continue to threaten large portions of the state, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens affected by these extreme events to report damage to property.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2022 Texas Emergency Management Conference.

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.

With severe storms causing heavy rain, damaging wind, large hail, and flash flooding across Texas this week, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens to report property damages.Using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage surveys, Texans can repo...

$25 million in funding is available to help disaster-impacted Texas communities to be better prepared to mitigate the impacts of future disasters. The Texas General Land Office (GLO), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) encourage local entities ...

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.