Wes Rapaport

Tremendously honored to accept a new role: Chief of Media & Communications at @TDEM. Keeping the public informed through all phases of a disaster is critically important— and I’m fortunate to be asked to lead our team of comms pros who work tirelessly to share vital info!💪

Initial damage assessments are underway in communities impacted by severe weather. Was your home or business damaged?🏠🏬 Report Damage Here: damage.tdem.texas.gov This helps identify resource needs to support recovery and determines TX's eligibility for disaster assistance.

Team Texas responders remain on the ground in North Texas to support local response and recovery operations. Personnel are engaged in measures that include supporting local emergency operations centers, conducting initial assessments of damage, and aiding with debris management.

Storm chances continue this weekend in some northern portions of the state. When it is safe to do so, report any severe weather damage to homes or businesses here: damage.tdem.texas.gov This helps identify resource needs and determine TX’s eligibility for disaster assistance.

Throwing it back to the 2018 #NFLDraft and our “Last ones out” crew! @wesrap

Veronica’s wedding weekend ft. Sourdough Sam, mom&dad, and old friends

Great to connect with so many Texans at the Mid-Coast Hurricane Conference this week in Victoria. With hurricane season around the corner, now is the time to think about how to best prepare yourself and your community!

Class 4 of the Texas Emergency Management Academy graduated last week.🎓 Months of training led to this moment. These cadets are ready for what comes next, wherever they’re needed!💪 #TheAcademy

After months of intensive training, these cadets have built the skills and capabilities to support communities and strengthen emergency management across Texas and beyond. 🎓Congrats to the grads of the Texas Emergency Management Academy’s 4th class! 🔗: tdem.texas.gov/press-release/…

Severe weather is possible in parts of Texas over the next several days. At Gov. Abbott’s direction, TDEM has activated state emergency response resources. Learn More: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove… Make a plan and stay informed!

New record🥇 The Artemis II astronauts are now farther from Earth than humans have ever been! At 1:57 p.m. EDT, they broke the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Their journey around the far side of the Moon today will take them a maximum distance of 252,752 miles from Earth.

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Affected by severe storms that impacted the state the past few days?⚡️ Report damages to residential, commercial, and/or agricultural property: damage.tdem.texas.gov Reports help identify needs and determine the state’s eligibility for various forms of disaster assistance.

Back on TV for an important conversation about flood safety and how partners at all levels must work together to ensure Texas communities have the info & resources they need.

The First Warning Weather team sat down with state and local emergency officials to learn how they work together — alongside Texans — during severe weather and a deadly flash flood event. Watch the full conversation in our "Flash Flood Alley" special, set to air TODAY (April 4). Watch it on KXAN+ all day, or CW Austin at 6 PM or KXAN News at 7 PM. kxan.com/flash-flood-al…

@TDEM @TxDOT @AustinAirport Great demonstration of the value of partnerships as we work together to keep Texans informed! 👏💪

Thanks to partners like @TxDOT and @AustinAirport for helping to inform travelers of tomorrow’s statewide test of local public warning systems. This drill helps gauge reliability of delivery for local alerts, ensuring critical messages reach Texans when they’re needed most.

It’s critical that local officials are able to keep their communities informed with timely and accurate info when disaster strikes. Thanks to @KENS5 for highlighting the statewide drill for local public warning systems taking place tomorrow. More: kens5.com/article/news/t…

Opening Night for America's Pastime. 🇺🇸 x #SFGiants

Let The Show begin ⚾️

Texas Advances Hurricane Preparedness Through Annual Hurricane Exercise🌀 “In Texas, we know it’s not a question of if we will be hit by another hurricane, it’s a question of when will the next hurricane happen and what part of the Texas coast will be impacted,” said @ChiefKidd.