Official Account of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Information for Texas. Publisher of @DomesticPrep.
This Veterans Day, TDEM honors the veterans on our team and all who have served our nation.
Many TDEM employees continue their commitment to service by helping protect and support Texans before, during and after disasters.
Thank you for your service.🇺🇸
#VeteransDay
Possible strong to severe storms could make things ruff tonight along and south of I-10.🌩️ Watch out for isolated hail (up to 1”), gusty winds, and heavy downpours heading our way through early Wednesday morning. Stay alert, weather-aware, and keep those umbrellas close! ☔
Earlier this morning, members of the Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Team rescued a man and woman who had been stranded after their vehicle was swept downstream by floodwaters in Kimble County.
Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Threats of heavy rainfall and flash flooding continue across much of South Texas this week.
Stay weather-aware, monitor local forecasts and check road conditions before travel.
Turn Around, Don't Drown!
#txwx
Texas will continue to see beneficial rain, while some areas may face excessive rainfall causing dangerous flash flooding.
🚗Never drive on flooded roads or move around barricades
📱Monitor local weather alerts
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Road Conditions: https://t.co/sKDNEmGewy
Here are the forecast rainfall amounts into Monday morning. The most likely rainfall amounts will range from up to 2 inches across Lower Valley and 2 to 4 inches across the Mid to Upper Valley into the Northern Ranchlands. Some higher amounts may be possible. #txwx#rgv#spi
☔️ Las tormentas que avanzan por el oeste y sur de Texas este fin de semana podrían provocar inundaciones repentinas.
Mantente al pendiente del pronóstico del tiempo y de las condiciones en tu zona.
¡No bajes la guardia Texas! #txwx
Storms sweeping across West and South Texas this weekend may cause flash flooding.
Pay attention to your local forecast and monitor weather conditions in your area.
Stay Weather Aware!☔️
Today marks an anniversary we wish we hadn't reached: 26 years since the last deathless day on Texas roads. If we all drive kind, courteous & safe, we can end this deadly streak. Buckle up, slow down, avoid distractions & always get a sober ride. #EndTheStreakTX#DriveLikeATexan
🌧️Rainy and cool weather is in store this weekend. Generally light to moderate showers will keep the flash flood risk low, though localized flash flooding may occur with multiple rounds of heavy rainfall mainly for areas south of I-20 later tonight. #txwx#nmwx
☔️Heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding is expected across South and West Texas this weekend.
State emergency response resources have been deployed: https://t.co/V5vVQOk1kg
Monitor local forecasts and subscribe to local emergency notifications.
Rainfall is forecast in South TX this Sunday through Monday morning. There is a potential for elevated flows on small streams and rivers in the Nueces, Rio Grande, San Antonio watersheds as well as coastal tributaries. #txflood
Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments are underway in El Paso County following recent flooding.
These efforts, conducted together by TDEM, @SBAgov and local partners, are an important step in determining eligibility for federal disaster assistance.
More: https://t.co/G5MTTgUUKW
Tras las recientes inundaciones en el condado de El Paso, ya se realizan evaluaciones preliminares de daños.
TDEM, @SBAgov y autoridades locales trabajan juntos para determinar si las zonas afectadas reúnen los requisitos para recibir ayuda federal.
Más: https://t.co/6eNuUxCIMq
USDA, TAHC, and state partners are conducting NWS fly surveillance to locate the pest.
But here's how you can help stop the NWS life cycle:
🔎Watch animals for unhealed wounds
🩺Treat/ cover wounds quickly
💡Stay updated with reliable sources
https://t.co/wSsIvct0Ub
With the severe weather potential tonight, make sure you have multiple ways to receive alert including a method that could wake you up. Not everyone will see severe weather, but be ready to take action if a warning is issued for your location. #dfwwx#ctxwx
We're still looking at an active weather evening/night as a line of showers/storms move through the region. Not everyone will see severe weather, but this timing is when you should pay attention. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive alerts! #dfwwx#ctxwx
TDEM recibió en Texas al administrador de @fema, @FEMA_Cam, quien se reunió con Chief Kidd y líderes de la agencia.
Durante el encuentro, hablaron sobre cómo fortalecer la coordinación entre los distintos niveles de gobierno para apoyar a las comunidades.