Texas Division of Emergency Management

Our Texas Emergency Management Academy cadets attended the Texas EMS Conference this week!?? They connected with EMS professionals & explored recent advancements in the field. They continue to learn about the wide-reaching impacts of disaster & emergency services. #TheAcademy

Spotted in Fort Worth: TDEM is at this week's Texas EMS Conference!???? Our team is participating in workshops, networking with #EMS professionals from across the state, and sharing resources at our booth. #TeamTexas

The TDEM Wellness Committee helped us don mustaches this month to raise awareness for men’s health.???? Join the movement and let’s change the face of men’s health!????? More: movember.com #Movember

TDEM Region 8 (Central TX) Assistant Chief Brandi Ashby spoke to the North Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce to discuss disaster preparedness and hazard mitigation. Community AND personal preparedness are important.?? Preparedness Resources for Texans: tdem.texas.gov/prepare

Chief Kidd spoke to 70+ county judges at the Texas Association of Counties Fall Judicial Educational Session— covering roles of local govt. in disasters, how state resources support impacted communities, and federal disaster assistance. These informative discussions help protect life & property.

Help us welcome Enrique Due?as-Aguilar— TDEM’s newest Bilingual Media & Communications Officer! He brings 15+ years of crisis comms experience— including recent service with El Paso Office of Emergency Management & El Paso Fire Department. Enrique has degrees in Communication Science and Digital Media. #TeamTexas

??Exciting News!?? The Texas Emergency Management Academy is now accepting applications for the next cadet class! A first-of-its-kind program, #TheAcademy trains the next generation of professionals for emergency management careers. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gsE4TVtp

Help us congratulate TDEM Region 7 (West TX) Senior Liaison Officer Dude Speed and Field Operations Technology Unit Chief Dorian Davis! These 2 outstanding team members were recognized by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents with the Regents Fellow Award! More: https://lnkd.in/gfQERrPv

Chief Kidd joined local, state, & federal partners to discuss critical communications infrastructure. Topics: ??TDEM’s Role Supporting Critical Infrastructure ??Resource Deployment ??Infrastructure Protection Working together, we continue to support the needs of TX communities.

Cold weather settles in the next few nights!?? Temperatures below freezing in areas of West Texas— will reach down in the 30s and 40s elsewhere. Review those winterizing tips and tricks ahead of the winter season!?? Info: ready.gov/winter-weather #txwx