Texas Division of Emergency Management

Since yesterday, our firefighters have responded to 18 wildfires, burning 55,850 acres statewide. Fire potential is expected to increase across the High Plains through Sunday, May 17. 🚨 See smoke or fire? Call 911. 📍Active Fire Map: public.tfswildfires.com

Palo Duro Canyon State in the Texas Panhandle is closed due to a rapidly moving wildfire in the area. Please check the park's website for updates: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pa… #txwx

11:31am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across Iowa spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

11:03am CDT #SPC Day1 #FireWX Critical: scattered dry thunderstorms over portions of the southern high plains, dry and windy conditions over portions of the southern high plains, dry and windy conditions over portions of the northern plains spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_…

State wildfire response resources remain engaged with local officials as multiple active wildfires continue in the Panhandle. Hazardous wildfire conditions continue to pose a threat, including critical fire danger and a risk of dry thunderstorms. Stay weather aware!🔥

Los recursos estatales de respuesta a incendios forestales continúan trabajando con las autoridades locales mientras múltiples incendios activos siguen afectando el Panhandle. Las condiciones peligrosas por incendios forestales continúan. ¡Atentos a las condiciones del tiempo!

Alert: Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance in Potter County on the #ShiftyFire. The fire is an estimated 3,000 acres and 10% contained. #txfire

Multiple wildfires are affecting areas in and around Amarillo and Canyon. Have a way to receive warnings and prepare to evacuate if requested from your local officials. #phwx #txwx

Alert: Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance in Randall County on the #HunggateFire. The fire is an estimated 1,000 acres and 0% contained. #txfire

It's a big week for the inaugural Fort Worth cadets in #TheAcademy! These Class 5 cadets are taking part in their capstone exercise to simulate a multi-day disaster scenario in an emergency operations center. Graduation is fast-approaching!🤠 Details: tdem.texas.gov/press-release/…

¡Es una gran semana para los primeros cadetes de Fort Worth en #TheAcademy! Los cadetes de la Clase 5 están participando en su ejercicio final, simulando desastres en un centro de operaciones de emergencia. ¡La graduación ya está muy cerca! 🤠 Más: tdem.texas.gov/press-release/…

Numerous hazards have surfaced in the Texas forecast, including: ⚡️Strong-to-severe storms in some areas 🔥Critical wildfire danger to the West 🥵Dangerous heat returns to South Texas Check the local forecast where you live, make a plan, and ensure your go-kit is ready for use.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that @SBAgov approved his request for a disaster declaration for more Texas communities following impacts from last month’s severe storms. The SBA has added Calhoun, Dewitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Refugio, & Victoria counties to its declaration.

📍Make a Plan: Disasters can disrupt routines and interfere with regular communication. Pick a meeting spot close to home and another outside your neighborhood in case you need to steer clear. Having a plan helps everyone know where to go. Learn More: #section-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">texasready.gov/make-a-plan/ho…

📍Haz un Plan: Los desastres pueden interrumpir las rutinas y afectar la comunicación. Elijan un punto de reunión cerca de casa y otro lejos de su vecindario en caso de que la situación lo amerite. Tener un plan ayuda a que todos estemos listos. Más: #section-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">texasready.gov/make-a-plan/ho…

TDEM Region 4 (Southeast Texas) staff recently took part in an exercise facilitated by @SETRAC_TX to assess response coordination and information-sharing in large public health incidents. The team worked with key partners across the region to strengthen interagency efforts.

El personal de la Región 4 de TDEM (Sureste de Texas) participó recientemente en un ejercicio facilitado por @SETRAC_TX para evaluar la coordinación de respuesta y el intercambio de información durante incidentes importantes de salud pública.

Governor @GregAbbott_TX requested @SBAgov include more TX communities in the federal disaster declaration after impacts from last month’s severe storms. If approved, the declaration will make low-interest disaster loans available for Victoria County & its contiguous counties.

Texas Emergency Management Academy cadets in our Fort Worth cohort recently wrapped up training on public information, media relations, and crisis communications. Keeping the public informed through all phases of a disaster is an important part of protecting life and property.

Los cadetes de @TDEM de nuestro recinto en Fort Worth recientemente finalizaron la capacitación sobre información pública, relaciones con los medios y comunicaciones de crisis. Mantener al público informado durante todas las fases de un desastre es muy importante.