Chief Nim Kidd (@chiefkidd) 's Twitter Profile
Chief Nim Kidd

@chiefkidd

Texas Emergency Management Chief - Vice Chancellor for Disaster & Emergency Services - The Texas A&M University System ‘24 👍🏻

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linkhttp://www.tdem.texas.gov calendar_today14-08-2011 15:52:13

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Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At Gov. Greg Abbott’s direction, state emergency response resources including Texas A&M Task Force 1, Texas Task Force 3, Texas Military Dept., and Texas TIFMAS remain staged across the state to support local officials as storms push through TX. Stay weather aware and monitor local forecasts.☔️ #txwx

At Gov. <a href="/GregAbbott_TX/">Greg Abbott</a>’s direction, state emergency response resources including <a href="/txtf1/">Texas A&M Task Force 1</a>, Texas Task Force 3, <a href="/TXMilitary/">Texas Military Dept.</a>, and <a href="/TXTIFMAS/">Texas TIFMAS</a> remain staged across the state to support local officials as storms push through TX.

Stay weather aware and monitor local forecasts.☔️

#txwx
Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TDEM and key partners recently met to continue collaboration on efforts related to Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-49. Our collective work remains ongoing as we strive to continue protecting critical infrastructure in the Lone Star State. #txlege

TDEM and key partners recently met to continue collaboration on efforts related to Governor <a href="/GregAbbott_TX/">Greg Abbott</a>’s Executive Order GA-49.

Our collective work remains ongoing as we strive to continue protecting critical infrastructure in the Lone Star State.

#txlege
Texas A&M Forest Service (@txforestservice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Texas A&M Forest Service personnel will be conducting a prescribed fire at Needmore Point on Lake Sam Rayburn today, May 20, 2025. Agency firefighters and cooperators plan to burn around 40 acres of primarily forestlands and grasses to reduce hazardous fuels and improve habitat.

Governor Abbott Press Office (@govabbottpress) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, Governor Greg Abbott was sworn into the @FEMA Review Council. The Governor participated virtually in the first public meeting of the Council. Members discussed the future of FEMA and its emergency response capabilities. Learn more: bit.ly/3SgbGzo

Today, Governor <a href="/GregAbbott_TX/">Greg Abbott</a> was sworn into the @FEMA Review Council.

The Governor participated virtually in the first public meeting of the Council.

Members discussed the future of FEMA and its emergency response capabilities.

Learn more: bit.ly/3SgbGzo
Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨#TeamTexas personnel, including TDEM's Incident Support Task Force and Disaster Recovery Task Force are on the ground in North Texas assisting affected communities as recovery continues from this week's severe weather.💪🌪️ Report Damage Here: damage.tdem.texas.gov #txwx

🚨#TeamTexas personnel, including TDEM's Incident Support Task Force and Disaster Recovery Task Force are on the ground in North Texas assisting affected communities as recovery continues from this week's severe weather.💪🌪️

Report Damage Here: damage.tdem.texas.gov

#txwx
Texas Emergency Management Conference (@theconferencetx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's just 6 Days Until #TheConferenceTX! In 6 days you can do a lot: In 6 days you can walk from Austin to Lubbock In 6 days you can count to 514,600 In 6 days, you can attend the largest Emergency Management Conference in the country! See y'all there!🤠

It's just 6 Days Until #TheConferenceTX!

In 6 days you can do a lot:
In 6 days you can walk from Austin to Lubbock
In 6 days you can count to 514,600
In 6 days, you can attend the largest Emergency Management Conference in the country!

See y'all there!🤠
Texas A&M Forest Service (@txforestservice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

200+ emergency responders attended the 26th annual East Texas Wildfire and Incident Management Academy to grow their knowledge, skills and interagency coordination for combating wildfires and managing common complex, large-scale Texas disasters. 👉More: tfsweb.tamu.edu/first-responde…

200+ emergency responders attended the 26th annual East Texas Wildfire and Incident Management Academy to grow their knowledge, skills and interagency coordination for combating wildfires and managing common complex, large-scale Texas disasters.  

👉More: tfsweb.tamu.edu/first-responde…
Greg Abbott (@gregabbott_tx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Texas, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country. The legacy of the extraordinary Texas service members who were killed while serving lives on. They fought and died for a cause greater than themselves. For that, we are forever grateful.

In Texas, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country.

The legacy of the extraordinary Texas service members who were killed while serving lives on.

They fought and died for a cause greater than themselves. For that, we are forever grateful.
Taya Kyle (@tayakyle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"I've lived the literal meaning of the 'land of the free' and 'home of the brave.' It's not corny for me. I feel it in my heart. I feel it in my chest." - Chris Kyle

Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed May 26-31 as Hurricane Preparedness Week here in TX!🌀 Follow us throughout the week as we provide actionable steps you can take to prepare yourselves and your communities for Hurricane Season. Read the proclamation: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…

Governor <a href="/GregAbbott_TX/">Greg Abbott</a> proclaimed May 26-31 as Hurricane Preparedness Week here in TX!🌀

Follow us throughout the week as we provide actionable steps you can take to prepare yourselves and your communities for Hurricane Season.

Read the proclamation: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌀The start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season is just one week away! Now’s the time to review your emergency plan, stock up your disaster kit, and stay informed. Don’t wait for the storm—prepare today.⚠️ Visit the Texas Hurricane Center: gov.texas.gov/hurricane

🌀The start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season is just one week away! 

Now’s the time to review your emergency plan, stock up your disaster kit, and stay informed. Don’t wait for the storm—prepare today.⚠️

Visit the Texas Hurricane Center: gov.texas.gov/hurricane
Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and the longevity of the United States. We remember their courage, dedication, and selflessness to a cause greater than themselves. #MemorialDay🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and the longevity of the United States.

We remember their courage, dedication, and selflessness to a cause greater than themselves.

#MemorialDay🇺🇸
Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Large areas of the state continue to experience severe weather today. Threats include: 🧊Large hail 💨Damaging winds 🌪️Possible tornadoes State emergency responders are prepared to support local response efforts. Stay safe and stay ready: ready.gov/severe-weather #txwx

Large areas of the state continue to experience severe weather today. 

Threats include:
🧊Large hail
💨Damaging winds
🌪️Possible tornadoes

State emergency responders are prepared to support local response efforts.

Stay safe and stay ready: ready.gov/severe-weather

#txwx
Texas Emergency Management Conference (@theconferencetx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's here! #TheConferenceTX kicks off TODAY! Emergency managers, first responders, and public health pros from across Texas are gathering to connect, learn, and lead. Let's get to work! Welcome, everyone! Excited to see y'all here!

It's here! #TheConferenceTX kicks off TODAY!

Emergency managers, first responders, and public health pros from across Texas are gathering to connect, learn, and lead.

Let's get to work!

Welcome, everyone! Excited to see y'all here!
UTSA (@utsa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a measure that will create the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity department in America. With the command headquartered in San Antonio, UTSA will play an important role in its advancement. Learn more

ICYMI: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a measure that will create the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity department in America. With the command headquartered in San Antonio, UTSA will play an important role in its advancement. 

Learn more
Texas Division of Emergency Management (@tdem) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With hurricane season underway, staff in TDEM Region 4 (Southeast TX) spoke to local officials in Chambers County this week on how the state is ready to support local hurricane responses this year. Good reminder to review your personal preparedness plans too! #AreYouReady

With hurricane season underway, staff in TDEM Region 4 (Southeast TX) spoke to local officials in Chambers County this week on how the state is ready to support local hurricane responses this year.

Good reminder to review your personal preparedness plans too!

#AreYouReady
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The process I go through dealing with this is 1) should I scoff at this because of our avg results. 2) affirm it because it makes sense on paper, or 3) take it as a projection of what “could” be. I think any is a reasonable take so long as the starting position someone takes is