IntroductionMay 2024 Severe Weather

 

🚨Statewide Emergency Alert Test🚨

On Thursday, April 2nd, between 10am to 12:30pm, jurisdictions in Texas will conduct statewide testing of emergency alerting and warning systems. This test is being conducted at the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).

Each jurisdiction is testing a variety of alert systems. This means that you may receive an alert on your phone, hear outdoor warning sirens, and/or receive multiple alerts.

These tests help ensure that alerting capabilities are reliable and efficient. Please DO NOT call 911 if you receive a test alert. 911 should only be called for emergencies. This is only a test, no action is required.


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EMCR works before, during, and after emergencies to minimize impacts on the community. We operate in conjunction with other government agencies, the private sector, and community stakeholders to advocate for preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation.


Office of Emergency Management Program

Disaster Preparedness Training

Our ​disaster preparedness trainings designed to help your organization, neighborhood, or community group be ready before an emergency happens. These short, engaging sessions - usually 30 minutes to an hour in length - ​provide practical tips, local resources, and step-by-step guidance tailored to Dallas residents—covering topics like severe weather, power outages, emergency kits, and helping vulnerable neighbors. Whether you represent a business, faith-based group, senior center, school, or homeowners’ association, our team will bring the training to you and empower your community to feel more confident and prepared. Requesting a session is simple—and it’s one of the easiest ways to protect the people you care about.​

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Preparedness​

Videos

  • OEM Departmental Overview

  • Surviving an Active Shooter Event

  • Know Your Hazards

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