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TDEM provides updates on state flood response

On Thursday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) provided an update on the state's response to rainfall and flooding that has hit Central, East and Southeast Texas.

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Gov. Abbott readies TDEM ahead of winter weather, flash flood threats

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has prepared "state emergency response resources" as winter weather and flash flood threats make their way into the state through the end of the week, according to a news release from TDEM.

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First COVID vaccine hub for babies and toddlers tested with Aggie families

Faculty, staff, and students of Texas A&M were invited to bring their kids to receive the FDA-approved Moderna dose for infants and small children.

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Counties of Panola, Shelby among first round for vaccinating homebound seniors

Counties of Panola, Shelby among first round for vaccinating homebound seniors
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison
By KLTV Digital Media Staff | March 1, 2021 at 2:28 PM CST - Updated March 1 at 7:04 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (News release) - The Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced 26 counties participating in the first week of the Save Our Seniors initiative.
WATCH: Judge Harbison discusses vaccines for homebound seniors
The Save Our Seniors program was created to ensure more seniors are vaccinated throughout the state.
The state has allocated up to 8,000 vaccine doses for the first week of the program, which the state will use in partnership with local officials and service organizations to target Texans who are 75 years and older or homebound. TDEM and TMD will work alongside local jurisdictions to set up a central drive-through vaccine clinic in the community or administer directly to homebound seniors — these decisions will be driven by local jurisdictions based on their most vulnerable identified individuals.

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Abbott: TDEM re-requested an additional 54 counties be added to federal Major Disaster Declaration

Abbott: TDEM re-requested an additional 54 counties be added to federal Major Disaster Declaration
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and last updated 2021-02-25 17:59:51-05
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has re-requested that an additional 54 counties be added to the federal Major Disaster Declaration, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
On February 18, the governor requested Individual Assistance for all 254 Texas counties. The White House partially approved the request for a Major Disaster Declaration on February 20.
The partial approval included Individual Assistance in 77 counties and for Public Assistance (Emergency Protective Measures Only) in all 254 counties.
On Monday, TDEM re-requested an additional 31 counties to be added to the Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. That request was approved by FEMA.

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Over 14 million Texans still don't have safe drinking water in their homes

More than 14 million Texans still do not have safe drinking water in their homes after a powerful winter storm burst pipes and knocked out power across the state this week.

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As Texans endured days in the dark, the state failed to deliver vital emergency information

As Texans endured days in the dark, the state failed to deliver vital emergency information
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By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune
on Sun, Feb 21, 2021 at 12:35 AM
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Jordan Vonderhaar / The Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at a Saturday press conference regarding Texas’ emergency response to a winter storm gripping Texas. As millions of Texans fought to survive brutal winter weather without power and water, Gov. Greg Abbottsaid residents should call 311 or visit a state website to find warming centers — and added that a Google search had also worked for him.
The only problem: Many people lacked internet access, cellphone service and the ability to watch the governor’s press conferences. When the power went out, the state suddenly lost the ability to provide essential information to people desperately in need of help.

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Abbott, TDEM ask Texans to fill out survey so state can assess total damage from winter storms

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are asking Texans to report their damage to help state officials assess the total damage caused by the recent winter weather.

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Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey

Governor Abbott, TDEM urge Texans to submit Self Reporting Damage Survey
Gov. Abbott (Source: Office of the Texas Governor)
By KCBD Staff | February 19, 2021 at 8:22 PM CST - Updated February 23 at 3:51 AM
Provided by Office of the Texas Governor
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that occurred during the recent winter weather. This data is also needed to provide information to FEMA and highlight the need for federal disaster assistance for individuals.

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New alternate care site aims to help unburden Laredo hospitals

New alternate care site aims to help unburden Laredo hospitals
Feb. 9, 2021
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Texas Division of Emergency Management 's Dr. Rashid Chotani, joined by City of Laredo leadership, gives a tour of the Laredo TDEM COVID-19 Alternate Care Site, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, outside the UT Health Science Center at Laredo.Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Texas Division of Emergency Management 's Dr. Rashid Chotani and Gerardo Castillo give a tour of the Laredo TDEM COVID-19 Alternate Care Site, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, outside the UT Health Science Center at Laredo.Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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A view of one of the beds available at the Laredo TDEM COVID-19 Alternate Care Site, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, outside the UT Health Science Center at Laredo.Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less

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