Press Releases

Governor Greg Abbott has requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) include additional Texas communities in the federal disaster declaration following impacts from severe storms that occurred at the end of last month and start of this month.

After four days of informational training sessions, educational workshops, exhibitor showcases, and networking opportunities at the Texas Emergency Management Conference this week, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced record-setting registration for The Conference in 2026.

Following a week of training sessions, educational workshops, partner engagement, and networking opportunities at the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced recipients of the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Awards, recognizing...

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today opened the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference at the Fort Worth Convention Center, bringing together more than 4,000 emergency management professionals, first responders, elected officials, public and private sector partners, nongovernm

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today celebrated the graduation of the fifth cadet class of the Texas Emergency Management Academy during a ceremony at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) this week is raising awareness about the dangers of hurricanes, and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches. Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed May 25-30, 2026, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join state and local partners in conducting preliminary damage assessments in Panhandle communities affected by recent wildfire...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Stinky Fire in Potter County, which has threatened homes, damaged property, impacted infrastructure..

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) for severe weather threats in the Texas forecast.

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources as storm activity is forecast to trigger severe thunderstorms across vast portions of Texas, starting later today and persisting through the middle of the week.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Hunggate Fire in Randall County, which has threatened and damaged homes and infrastructure in the...

The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cadet class is participating in a multi-day disaster scenario as part of the program’s capstone course.

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for additional Texas communities following impacts from last month’s severe storms.

Governor Greg Abbott has requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) include additional Texas communities in the federal disaster declaration following impacts from last month’s severe storms.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe storms expected to impact multiple regions of Texas beginning today and continuing into Monday.

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for North Texas communities impacted by severe storms that took place late last month.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he updated the state’s disaster declaration for severe weather to include two coastal communities impacted by severe storms that caused impacts to homes and businesses in the region.

Governor Greg Abbott today requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities impacted by severe storms last week.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he amended the state's disaster declaration for severe weather to include Palo Pinto County following impacts from severe storms.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he issued a disaster declaration for three North Texas counties impacted by severe storms that continue to affect homes and businesses in the region. The counties included in the Governor's declaration are Lamar, Parker, and Wise. Additional counties may be

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the full schedule of workshops and events for the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference, which will be held May 26 – May 29, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather expected to impact multiple regions of Texas over the next several days.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today celebrated the graduation of the fourth cadet class of the Texas Emergency Management Academy during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Awards, recognizing excellence in emergency management, leadership, and service across the State of Texas. Additionally, TDEM is seeking nominations to honor first responders who...

The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fourth cadet class is participating in a multi-day disaster scenario as part of the program’s capstone course.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact multiple regions of Texas this week.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) hosted an annual hurricane exercise today as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen preparedness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today a statewide test of local alerting systems to evaluate effectiveness and functionality of these public warning tools.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County...

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat expected to impact portions of Texas beginning today and continuing through the weekend.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today that registration is officially open for the 2026 Texas Emergency Management Conference, which takes place May 26–29, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the 8 Ball Fire that started in Armstrong County and entered Donley County, which has threatened homes...

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) ahead of critical wildfire danger anticipated across portions of the western half of Texas.

Governor Abbott announced today that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state wildfire response resources in anticipation of elevated-to-critical fire weather conditions in large areas of South, West, and Northwest Texas this week.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a threat of severe storms expected to impact the state beginning tonight.

Governor Greg Abbott today amended the state’s disaster declaration for the ongoing winter storm to include 85 additional counties facing impacts from winter weather.

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin...

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential winter weather impacts expected across the state beginning Thursday.