Texas Division of Emergency Management

09/15/2026

Gov. Abbott announced SBA approved adding South-Central Texas counties—Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson—to the federal disaster declaration for August storms, providing recovery resources for homeowners, renters, and businesses.

09/15/2026

💊Check your medications and medical supplies now - including expiration dates!

Refill prescriptions early and add health-related items to your emergency kit before the next disaster strikes.

More: texasready.gov/build-a-kit/

09/14/2026

Wildfire conditions remain hazardous for the foreseeable future.

16 fires ignited yesterday that required state assistance.

1,200+ state responders and 530+ pieces of equipment remain deployed across Texas to support local fire response operations.

Do your part: no new starts!

09/14/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Preparedness should reflect every household member's needs.

Include children, older adults, pets, medications, medical devices, transportation, and accessibility needs in your emergency plan.

Review roles together!

More: ready.gov/kids/prepare-your-family

09/13/2026

A dozen wildfires ignited yesterday across Texas.

Wildfire danger will tick up a bit as we kick off the week.

Do your part to prevent new fires from sparking!

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09/13/2026

💪In prepared communities, neighbors are ready to help one another.

Consider taking preparedness training, first aid courses, volunteering with a recognized organization or joining a local response program.

Get Involved: ready.gov/get-involved

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

20 new wildfires started in the past 2 days that warranted state assistance.

7 wildfires remain active across the state.

While some areas may see late summer showers and storms this weekend, hot and dry conditions continue throughout large regions of Texas.

Stay Weather Aware!

09/11/2026

TDEM personnel participated in 9/11 memorial stair climb events across Texas in memory of the responders who took step after step to conduct rescues at the World Trade Center.

These tributes honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.🇺🇸

09/11/2026

9/11/01

We pause to reflect, remember the lives lost, honor the bravery of the responders, and carry a mission to protect life and property.

Some of the members of Texas A&M Task Force 1 who deployed to New York 25 years ago continue their service with the TDEM team today.

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