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Yesterday, north and east Texas were affected by severe thunderstorms which produced several tornadoes. Past TX TERT State Coordinator, Sherry Decker, took this video of a tornado in the Mabank/Kemp area in Kaufman County.
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700AM CDT Oct 6: Here are the Key Messages for Invest #92L located over the southwestern Gulf of America. For the latest updates on this disturbance visit hurricanes.gov
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Rarely-seen colorized photo of the 1900 Hurricane in Galveston.
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September 8, 1900: One of the US' worst hurricanes made landfall in Texas near Galveston. Much of the city was completely devastated by surge over 15' & Category 4 winds. The storm remains as America's deadliest natural disaster with a toll estimated at around 8,000. #wxhistory
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Rarely-seen colorized photo of the 1900 Hurricane in Galveston.
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4 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 (Advisory 4) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Edouard. Latest info: hurricanes.gov 4 AM CDT martes 1 de septiembre (Aviso 4) Mensajes clave sobre la tormenta tropical #Edouard. Más información: hurricanes.gov
Key Messages: 1. Edouard is expected to strengthen and it could approach hurricane strength before it reaches the northwest Gulf Coast later today. Tropical Storm conditions are expected along the northwest Gulf Coast with hurricane conditions possible from High Island to Cameron. 2. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from High Island, Texas to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line, Louisiana where peak values of 3 to 5 feet above ground level are possible along the immediate coast within the warning area. 3. Heavy rain will impact parts of the Upper Texas coast through east-central Texas into far Southwest Louisiana today and tomorrow as Tropical Storm Edouard tracks inland. Flash flooding is likely across this region, especially in urban areas. River flooding may also be possible.

ALT Key Messages: 1. Edouard is expected to strengthen and it could approach hurricane strength before it reaches the northwest Gulf Coast later today. Tropical Storm conditions are expected along the northwest Gulf Coast with hurricane conditions possible from High Island to Cameron. 2. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from High Island, Texas to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line, Louisiana where peak values of 3 to 5 feet above ground level are possible along the immediate coast within the warning area. 3. Heavy rain will impact parts of the Upper Texas coast through east-central Texas into far Southwest Louisiana today and tomorrow as Tropical Storm Edouard tracks inland. Flash flooding is likely across this region, especially in urban areas. River flooding may also be possible.

Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Edouard se fortalezca y podría acercarse a la fuerza de huracán antes de que llegue a la costa del noroeste del Golfo más tarde hoy. Se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical a lo largo de la costa del noroeste del Golfo, con posibles condiciones de huracán desde High Island a Cameron. 2. Un Aviso de Marejada Ciclónica está en efecto desde High Island, Texas, hasta Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line, Louisiana, donde son posibles valores máximos de 3 a 5 pies por encima del nivel del suelo a lo largo de la costa inmediata dentro del área de aviso. 3. Las fuertes lluvias afectarán partes de la costa superior de Texas a través del centro este de Texas hasta el extremo suroeste de Louisiana hoy y mañana, a medida que la tormenta tropical Edouard se dirige hacia el interior. Es probable que se produzcan inundaciones repentinas en toda la región, especialmente en áreas urbanas. También es posible que los ríos se inunden.

ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Edouard se fortalezca y podría acercarse a la fuerza de huracán antes de que llegue a la costa del noroeste del Golfo más tarde hoy. Se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical a lo largo de la costa del noroeste del Golfo, con posibles condiciones de huracán desde High Island a Cameron. 2. Un Aviso de Marejada Ciclónica está en efecto desde High Island, Texas, hasta Vermilion/Cameron Parish Line, Louisiana, donde son posibles valores máximos de 3 a 5 pies por encima del nivel del suelo a lo largo de la costa inmediata dentro del área de aviso. 3. Las fuertes lluvias afectarán partes de la costa superior de Texas a través del centro este de Texas hasta el extremo suroeste de Louisiana hoy y mañana, a medida que la tormenta tropical Edouard se dirige hacia el interior. Es probable que se produzcan inundaciones repentinas en toda la región, especialmente en áreas urbanas. También es posible que los ríos se inunden.

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The TX TERT Committee is pleased to announce, and welcome, the appointment of two individuals to the newly created TX TERT Deputy State Coordinator position! Please visit the TX TERT Facebook page for more information!
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The TX TERT Committee thanks all telecommunicators for their dedication and devotion to the profession. This week is dedicated to honor you, but your services are valued and appreciated each and every day! Thank you, all!
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Training Announcement! The Denco Area 9-1-1 District and Tarrant County 9-1-1 District will be hosting in person TERT training in September. For more information, including how to register, please visit tx-tert.org/Upcoming-Trainin… We look forward to seeing you in the classroom!
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WIND CHILLS IN THE MID-40 IN THE NW PANHANDLE, AND A HEAT INDEX OF 106 IN BROWNSVILLE TX 🤯
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TX TERT has deployed! Three TERT members are enroute to assist Kerrville Police Department for a few days. We wish them the best in their deployment! Please continue to keep the first responders workubg and people affected by the flooding in your thoughts!
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The TX TERT Committee continues to monitor the state’s response to the flooding in the central Texas area. Currently, no TERT requests have been made. Please continue to keep those affected and those responding in your thoughts. #TXStrong
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Well folks, today starts hurricane season. It’s that time of year when we monitor the Pacific/Atlantic oceans daily and say “not today, Mother Nature!” Now is the time to restock grab and go bags and update your TERT membership status/contact info on the TX TERT website.
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🌀 Hurricane season is near—prep smart! Know when to call 9-1-1 and set up your phone before the storm hits. ⛈️📱 Remember to ONLY contact 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. #HurricanePrep #911SavesLives #GHC911
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The first step of preparing for hurricanes is to know your risk. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem, so find out today what types of water and wind hazards could happen where YOU live #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/know-your-risk-wate…
Hurricane Preparedness - Know Your Risk: Water & Wind. Consider your threats: storm surge, flooding from heavy rain, strong winds, tornadoes, rip currents. Determine if you live in a flood-prone area. Find out if you live in an evacuation zone. Identify your home's structural risk (mobile homes & basements can be especially vulnerable)

ALT Hurricane Preparedness - Know Your Risk: Water & Wind. Consider your threats: storm surge, flooding from heavy rain, strong winds, tornadoes, rip currents. Determine if you live in a flood-prone area. Find out if you live in an evacuation zone. Identify your home's structural risk (mobile homes & basements can be especially vulnerable)

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Today started National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! This is a special time to recognize 9-1-1 telecommunicators for their hard work and dedication to the 9-1-1 profession. The TX TERT Committee appreciates you all for everything that you do!
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You know you're in Texas when...
Justin Horne@Justin_Horne24 Mar 2025
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OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION! The TX TERT database portal is now open to allow you to manage your TX TERT account. Updates include training and leadership roles. To begin, including the "forgotten login/password" steps, please click on the safe link - tx-tert.org/My-TERT
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TX TERT was invited to attend a coordinators collaboration workshop hosted by FL TERT in Ocala, FL this week. Members of FL, KY, OH, TX, and WA TERT participated to discuss lessons learned from 2024 TERT deployments and identify mitigation items to help improve TERT programs.
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NENA@911NENA91116 Feb 2025
The first 9-1-1 emergency call in America was made on Feb. 16, 1968, in Haleyville, AL. The historic call took place in what now serves as Haleyville’s City Hall. Let’s celebrate the significance of 9-1-1 and thank the #EverydayHeroes who safeguard our communities.
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Training Announcement! NCT9-1-1 will be hosting in person TERT training classes in January 2025. For more information, including how to register, please visit tx-tert.org/Upcoming-Trainin… We look forward to seeing you in the classroom!
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