Martin Ritchey

Director of Homeland Security, CAPCOG (Capital Area Council of Governments). Opinions expressed are my own or that of their author.

[Martin Ritchey @MartinRitchey]

@Nero @rustyrockets @TuckerCarlson @TCNetwork How was your flight? Did you get to the UK safely?

[David Begnaud @DavidBegnaud]

U.S. Army veteran Daniel Wilkinson, of Texas, died of a treatable illness because the Covid crisis left him without an available ICU bed even though he lives 3 houses down from an emergency room and 60 miles away from some of the greatest healthcare facilities in the world.

[Spectrum News 1 Texas @SpectrumNews1TX]

Four people died and one person was in critical condition after a hot air balloon they were riding in hit power lines in New Mexico’s largest city, police said Saturday. https://t.co/ccdYp3QPEN

[Austin American-Statesman @statesman]

Thump is back! https://t.co/rFJFJCAK1u

[FOX 7 Austin @fox7austin]

While the technology did not align with the 21st century, officials reflected on their work with optimism.​ https://t.co/w1xwaJxzQe

[Pflugerville, TX @PflugervilleTX]

Warn Central Texas alerts provide severe weather information via text, phone call and email. Be prepared for an emergency by registering today at https://t.co/oRJhjpUVxR.

[Austin Police Department @Austin_Police]

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Please join us in recognizing our 9-1-1 Communications team for their dedication in helping to maintain our community’s safety, as well as the safety of responding emergency services personnel, 24/7.

[Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham @Llancojudge]

NEW!!!! OVER 1,600 JOHNSON AND JOHNSON APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR THURSDAY 4/8 AND FRIDAY 4/9!

[FOX 7 Austin @fox7austin]

EMDR training will be offered for free to Austin-area counselors in exchange for pro-bono counseling for trauma survivors referred by Austin police.​ https://t.co/lxkg6TE2n1

[Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham @Llancojudge]

Collaboration is important in life and crucial in catastrophic events. Thanks to my good friend, Ray Sullivan and his work with Amazon, Llano County received needed drinking water late last night. Amazon is helping both urban & rural areas! @RaySullivanTX @amazonnews

[Chief Nim Kidd @chiefkidd]

#HeyTexas! If you have/had frozen pipe water damage to your home, please fill out this survey to explain your damages. We need residents from all 254 counties reporting. We will share your info with @fema @FEMARegion6 https://t.co/DJoja6cHIt

[Preparing WilCo @PreparingWilCo]

Dangerous travel conditions & wind chill values -15 to 0 degrees continue this morning. Freezing rain is expected Tues. night into Wed.
Please keep in mind:
❄ Hypothermia could set in quickly
⚠ People/animals can get seriously injured
🚨 Some roads are impassable

[Cedar Park Police @CedarParkPD]

*****PSA*****

With the rolling power outages, please do not call 9-1-1 to report this.

We need to leave these phone lines open for emergencies ONLY.

The outages may last for a few hours and can affect your home, business and some intersection lights.

[Bluebonnet Electric @BluebonnetCoop]

Several Hays County and San Marcos organizations are available to help those in need of warmth and shelter during this severe winter storm. Go to https://t.co/qJaWC0mA5D for more information.

[ATCEMS @ATCEMS]

ATTENTION:

Affective immediately #ATCEMSMedics will only be transporting to the CLOSEST hospital.

#ATCEMS has activated our 4x4 vehicles, as well as utilizing fire department vehicles to access patients on many 911 calls. Many roadways are impassable.

#StayHomeStaySafe

[FOX 7 Austin @fox7austin]

The Mason County Courthouse was destroyed in a fire in what County Judge Jerry Bearden says is "a real tragedy." He says all that is left is basically the walls and outside pillars. Video: Rich Klein https://t.co/1ekGjEiOcx

[Martin Ritchey @MartinRitchey]

@chiefkidd Best Wishes for 2021

[Chief Nim Kidd @chiefkidd]

#HeyTexas! #COVID19 #vaccines are available. Talk to your Healthcare or Pharmancy professional. @TDEM @TexasDSHS @texashospitals @texmed https://t.co/SLAPJ8l61W

[Martin Ritchey @MartinRitchey]

@TDEM @chiefkidd Deepest condolences.

[Mayor Adler @MayorAdler]

Austinites received an emergency alert that COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly.
Do not gather with people you do not live with this Thanksgiving.
Wear your mask. Watch your distance. Wash your hands. We have control over our future. We’ve done this before; let’s do it again.