The state was opening cooling centers as well as food and water distribution centers, said Nim Kidd, chief of state emergency operations. Beryl’s rains pounded Houston and other areas of the coast on Monday, reclosing streets in neighborhoods that had already been washed out by previous storms....
"As the State Operations Center increases its readiness levels, I also encourage Texans in the storm' s path to make their own emergency preparations, heed warnings from local officials, and avoid high water areas. I ask that all Texans keep those in the Gulf Coast region in their thoughts ...
Remarks Following a Briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Austin, TexasBush, George W
SUGGESTED: Voluntary evacuation issued for Galveston's west end ahead of Beryl In anticipation of the storm, the state issued a disaster declaration for 121 Texas counties. The Texas Division of Emergency Management also raised the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center. Boats...
If you have questions about the hot zone or have a business in the hot zone, you can contact the emergency operations center for assistance at 817-392-8866. Atmos said if you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately and call Atmos Energy's 24-hour toll-free emergency number...
my active duty military career was bifurcated by a stint in the Army Reserves. During that time, I worked in Emergency Management at the state and local level in Texas. I was in the Texas Emergency Operations Center on Sept. 11, and I’ve worked disasters all over, including several ...
Emergency Operations Center Location Address 801 Navigation Blvd. | Freeport, TX 77541 Main Gate Location Address(Gate 8) 1001 Navigation Blvd. | Freeport, TX 77541 South Gate Location Address(Gate 4 - Horizon Terminals/Red Hook/Tenaris)
In December 2021, when the Marshall Fire tore through the Boulder area in Colorado, some residents got emergency alerts too late; others not at all. It was the state's most destructive wildfire, and in an after-action report, state and local officials said they need to work on "decision...
"The state's emergency personnel are well prepared for the potential impact from Tropical Depression Harvey, and stand ready to assist in the event of any severe weather emergencies," said Abbott in the release. The SOC has increased from level IV (normal conditions) to level III (increased ...
The Governor has also placed the Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Task Force, Texas Military Forces Aircraft, and shelter and feeding teams on standby. "As we have learned in the past, weather patterns can change rapidly and without warning. That is why I am imploring all...