Those who live in areas where there are few natural disasters are sometimes oblivious to weather conditions in other parts of the country or weather conditions overseas. In fact, if you are traveling to other parts of the world they…
The City of Austin Communications Team visited the KEYE-TV studio during the 6pm live news broadcast on June 6, 2013. They were given a studio tour and learned the “ins and outs” of broadcast television. After the broadcast ended, the…
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of wildfire. Every year…
Integrated Emergency Management Course The Integrated Emergency Management Courses (IEMCs) is a 4 day exercise-based training activity that places Emergency Operations Center (EOC) personnel under realistic crisis situations within a structured learning environment Course Goal IEMCs build awareness and skills needed to develop…
HOUSTON – First responders from around the country are honoring the fallen Houston firefighters at Reliant Stadium Wednesday morning. It’s one of the largest memorial processions the City of Houston has ever seen. More than 5,000 firefighters are expected at…
Storms, high winds of up to 155 miles per hour, floods, tornadoes, flying debris, power outages and more; hurricane season has begun. Are you ready? The risks from hurricanes can be high, so be sure to follow local weather conditions…
The City of Austin public safety departments (Fire, Police and EMS) all offer the opportunity for CERT members ( and citizens) to “ride out” with fire, police and EMS personnel to get a feel for what our first responders…
The Texas Fire Chief’s Association, State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association, Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, and the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office are asking the Texas Fire Service to Stand-down for Safety. To date this calendar year, the TX…
News Release May 24, 2013 The Texas Department of State Health Services today confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile illness of the season. DSHS is urging people to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile…
The Greatest Good Podcast, a podcast about emergency preparedness, has just been released and is available to listeners for subscription in the iTunes Store and on our website. The Greatest Good podcast focuses on Community Emergency Response Teams, disaster technology…
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