Chief Kidd stopped by Mays Business School to give a presentation to Graduate Cybersecurity Students learning Business Continuity.

@ChiefKidd focused on the importance of strong Cybersecurity Infrastructure, including programs to Plan, Implement, and Evaluate needs after an incident.

Texans that sustained damage to homes/businesses from this week’s storms are reminded to fill out a disaster damage survey.

This informs officials of immediate needs & whether the state qualifies for various forms of federal disaster assistance.

More: tdem.texas.gov/press-release/…

Si su hogar/negocio sufrió daños por las severas tormentas de esta semana, llene una encuesta de daños por desastres.

Esta encuesta informa a funcionarios de necesidades inmediatas y si se califica para asistencia federal por desastre.
Más: tdem.texas.gov/press-release/…

Si su hogar o negocio ha sufrido daños por severas tormentas de esta semana, reporte daños aquí: damage.tdem.texas.gov

Enviar la encuesta de daños ayuda a funcionarios a identificar las necesidades inmediatas de recursos y la elegibilidad asistencia en casos de desastre.

Recursos de Respuesta a Emergencias Estatales Apoyan Activamente Comunidades del Este Y Sureste De Texas.

⛈Severas amenazas climáticas continúan en todo el este de Texas.

📛Condiciones propicias de incendios continúan en suroeste de TX.

Tips: texasready.gov

State Emergency Response Resources Are Actively Supporting Local First Responders Across East & Southeast Texas

⛈Severe weather threats continue across East TX.

📛Elevated wildfire conditions continue across much of Southwest TX.

Tips: texasready.gov

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (Texas Division of Emergency Management) is utilizing state emergency response resources mobilized by Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of this week’s severe storms & flooding to support impacted communities across East TX this morning.

✅Heed Local Warnings
✅Turn Around, Don’t Drown

⚠️Hoy pudiera haber inundaciones en comunidades de Texas que tuvieron intensas lluvias durante la noche⚠️

📏6 pulgadas de agua en movimiento pueden derribar a un adulto

🚗Solo 1 pie de agua puede arrastrar un vehículo

✅¡De Vuelta, No se Ahogue!

Más: DriveTexas.org

ATTN KIRBYVILLE 🚨 Please see the below post from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office concerning flooding on all major roads coming into Kirbyville. My team and I have been in contact with Texas Division of Emergency Management this morning to receive updates. TDEM has activated nearby boat squads and emergency…

⚠️Flash Flooding is Occurring in Texas Communities That Have Seen Significant Rainfall Overnight⚠️

📏6 inches of moving water can knock an adult down

🚗Just 1 foot of water can sweep your vehicle away

✅Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Road Conditions: DriveTexas.org

⚠️Texas enfrenta múltiples amenazas climáticas severas esta noche y mañana⚠️

⛈️Lluvia intensa

🌧️Granizo

💨Vientos fuertes

🌪️Tornados

🌊Inundación

📺¡Manténgase Informado, Siga Advertencias Locales Y Prepárese!

Visite: texasready.gov/index-es.html

⚠️Texas faces multiple severe weather threats overnight⚠️

⛈️Severe Storms
🌧️Large Hail
💨Damaging Winds
🌪️Tornadoes
🌊Flash Flooding

📺Stay Informed, Heed Local Warnings, & Be Texas Ready!

Visit: texasready.gov

Rain and severe weather are expected to impact parts of Texas and flooding could be possible over the next couple days. Please remember to slow down, pay attention and check drivetexas.org for the latest road conditions in your area. #TurnAroundDontDrown

Today, I directed Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy additional resources and support to local communities as severe thunderstorms and potential flash floods impact Texas.

Texans are urged to monitor weather forecasts and heed guidance from emergency officials.

⛈️En un día de constantes tormentas en gran parte de Texas hoy - ¡Manténgase al tanto del tiempo! ⛈️

Las amenazas incluyen:

🌧️ Granizo grande
💨Ráfagas fuertes de viento
🌊Inundaciones repentinas
🌪️Tornados

⬇️Consejos de preparación⬇️
ready.gov/es/tiempo-seve…

⛈️As Thunder Rolls Across Much of Texas Today - Stay Weather Aware!⛈️

Threats include:
🌧️ Large Hail
💨Damaging Wind Gusts
🌊Flash Flooding
🌪️Tornadoes

⬇️Preparedness Tips⬇️
ready.gov/severe-weather

#txwx #WeatherUpdate

7:22am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: for central into east Texas and western Louisiana spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo…

Do You Know The Difference Between A Watch & Warning?

As Severe Storms Impact Texas This Week, Be Sure You Know The Difference Between a Watch and a Warning!

Knowing The Difference Can Help Keep You Safe⬇️⬇️⬇️

¿Conoce la diferencia entre una Amenaza y una Advertencia de clima severo?

Con las tormentas severas que afectan a Texas esta semana, ¡asegúrense de saber la diferencia entre una Advertencia y una Amenaza!

Conozcan La Diferencia, Pudiera Ayudarles A Mantenerse a Salvo⬇️⬇️⬇️