TDEM continues educating Texans of all ages about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning. At recent community events in Central Texas, the team raised awareness of opioid-laced pills and highlight the ongoing threat of deadly drugs. Visit OnePillKillsTX.com

October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. Throughout this month, and every month, we’re urging all Texans to continue to educate friends, family, and loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl. Will you join the fight against fentanyl? Visit OnePillKillsTX.com

🩷October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷 This month, make time for preventive care: 🧬Know your risk factors 🔎Learn signs and symptoms 📅Get screened by a professional More Info: HealthyTexasWomen.org

TDEM and our state agency partners continue to monitor conditions through ongoing rain and flood hazards. The State Emergency Operations Center remains in 24-hour operations to support local storm response efforts. Pay attention to local forecast info as the situation evolves.

Texans along the I-35 corridor should continue to monitor local weather conditions. Rain and flood threats remain ongoing: Turn Around, Don't Drown. State resources remain in place across threat areas. Be ready to follow directions from local emergency management officials.

Today’s excessive rainfall outlook from @NWS shows an ongoing flood threat stretching from the Red River to the Rio Grande. Pay attention to conditions where you live and heed warnings from officials in your area.

As Texans prepare for heavy rainfall and flash flooding, remember to avoid any roadway with water on it. State emergency response resources are staged across West Texas and will shift as needed, with additional assets ready to be deployed this week. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Fire danger continues this week across large regions of Texas.🔥 8 fires sparked on Wednesday requiring state assistance. 9 wildfires remain active across the state including fires from previous days. 🚒1,080+ state responders and 360+ pieces of equipment remain deployed.

More than a dozen wildfires sparked across Texas yesterday requiring state assistance, including the Hydra Fire burning 1,100+ acres in Bosque Co. and the Dry River Fire burning 5,500+ acres in Sutton Co. State responders remain engaged. Texans are urged to prevent new starts.🔥

18 wildfires sparked yesterday requiring assistance from state responders. 1,200+ wildfires have burned across Texas in 2026. There are more new starts today. Texans are urged to avoid activities that create sparks. Help Prevent Wildfires!🔥

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! 🔥

We mourn those who lost their lives 25 years ago and grieve with families who lost loved ones. We honor the courageous first responders. We remain devoted to answering the call in service to Texans and our fellow Americans. We Will Never Forget. 🇺🇸

📅 September is National Preparedness Month. Use this month to make a household emergency plan, build or refresh your supply kit and sign up for local alerts. Small actions now can help you respond more confidently when emergencies happen. Start Today: ready.gov/stand-ready

Chief Kidd joined @txst President Kelly Damphousse on #TheCurrent podcast to talk about earning a degree and his career as a first responder & emergency manager. They also discussed how Texas prepares for, responds to, & recovers from disasters. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=apo8UEnw…

Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to reach Texas shores today: coastal Texans are urged to stay weather aware. The State Operations Center is working 24/7. 20 state agencies, 1,100+ state responders, & 1,000+ pieces of equipment have already been deployed ahead of the threat.

Texas firefighters had a tall task in August. 325 new starts required state assistance, burning 128,700+ acres across 114 Texas counties. Hundreds of state personnel and as well as engines, heavy equipment, and aircraft remain deployed to support local wildfire response. 🔥🚒🧑‍🚒