So sad to report that our deputy has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
David Rives is one of the founding members of SETRAC and served as our first executive director. We mourn his loss and remember him for his wonderful character, hard work, and passion.
Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and everyone whose life David has touched.
The @HoustonMarathon is weeks away, but Houston OEM and its partners are hard at work preparing to ensure it is a safe, fun event. This week, we hosted a tabletop exercise to test our communication and capabilities in worst-case scenarios. Thanks to all who participated.
I want to congratulate our @houstonpolice Advanced PIO Shay Awosiyan on being awarded by @nioa as “Best Use of Humor” for his video (attached) of our leadership team taking over service at a Houston @Starbucks.
Thank you, Shay, for humanizing our badges and profession!
SETRAC staff recently assisted Emergency Hospital Systems with decontamination training. The staff learned the procedures for handling and decontaminating hazardous material and infectious agents to ensure safety for their patients and staff.
https://t.co/HDOX2HO5r6
SETRAC is proud to be hosting @teextweet for the Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure course.
The 2-day course addresses the unique concerns of healthcare professionals and covers all phases of the emergency planning process.
Yesterday, a male attempted to rob a pregnant woman at the Texaco on Berry and Fulton. The lady was able to call her husband who was inside the gas station. The husband came out, and the suspect then began to make threats and he ran up on them armed. Both husband and wife were armed! We reported yesterday; here’s the video.
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be hosting a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive from July 1-4, 2023.
You're participation in the blood drive will support our community and first responders.
Visit https://t.co/OgyADt1sJ7 for more information.
The @DEERPARKTXGOV Fire and EMS did an outstanding job assisting the residents of the nursing home until multiple agencies made location to assist. In total 64 patients we safely evacuated and relocated to facilities across #setx 2/2
Please take time to watch this footage captured by @LiveStormsMedia of the response to the Nursing Home collapse in #deerpark. It shows the amazing work of our area response agencies.
https://t.co/uNmTZUHiT9
Tuesday afternoon multiple agencies from across @SETRAC_TX region responded to a request for assistance after a tornado touched down in #deerpark causing a partial collapse of a nursing home. I couldn’t be more proud of our amazing partners who are always willing to respond! 1/2
I will join @TroyFinner and @FireChiefofHFD for a full media briefing on our full-scale active-shooter threat exercise.
Thanks to all first responders and partners @SETRAC_TX@HCSOTexas participating to practice first responder preparedness, communications & city employee safety.
Street closure alert!
We are conducting a full-scale active-shooter threat exercise at 611 Walker Street from 9am– 3pm. Today to practice first responder preparedness, communications & city employee safety.
Be prepared for a large emergency response and several road closures.