The Texas Division of Emergency Management prepares state resources ahead of severe storms forecasted to bring large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall, prompting warnings from Chief Nim Kidd to Texans to stay informed and prepared while state agencies standby for emergency response operations.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management today placed state emergency response resources on standby ahead of severe storms and flooding expected to impact the state beginning today through the weekend."TDEM and our state agency partners are preparing for severe weather threats by ensuring that state emergency response resources are available to support the needs of local communities," said Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.
- Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel and equipment to assist with traffic control and road closures- Texas Department of State Health Services : Severe weather packages - Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas Highway Patrol Troopers; Tactical Marine Unit and helicopters with hoist capabilities
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoringFOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, and Vizio!Texans are encouraged to take proactive measures to prepare for severe weather impacts, including making an emergency plan, monitoring local forecast information, and keep emergency supplies readily available.Texans can visit DriveTexas.
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