The National Advisory Council (NAC) had their year-end meeting this week. In our new podcast episode, FEMA Region 10 discusses the importance of the NAC & how the emergency management field is changing to meet the challenges of the future.

Tune in: go.dhs.gov/Z48

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October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth . Here is another video produced with help from #LSU with information to help you protect your family and your business. Gov. John Bel Edwards LA National Guard LSU LSUNews FEMA Region 6 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

As severe storms move across Texas, keep these tips in mind:

📋Make a plan and be prepared to implement your plan
⛈️Monitor local weather reports
📢Follow guidance from local officials

More information: ready.gov/severe-weather

#ICYMI : femaregion6RA Tony Robinson joined @fema_deanne for the National Advisory Council (NAC) year-end meeting at ChoctawNationOK Headquarters.

More on the meeting: fema.gov/press-release/…

Celebrating a special moment for the National Advisory Council (NAC) as for the first time since it’s creation, we are meeting at a Tribal Nation. We thank ⁦ChoctawNationOK⁩ for their gracious hospitality and kindness.

👏Join me in celebrating Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Chief Nim Kidd for his dedicated public service on a national scale.

Thank you for your time serving on the FEMA National Advisory Council providing valuable emergency management insight.

For more on the NAC: fema.gov/NAC.
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Did you know? @FEMA’s National Advisory Council is being held on Tribal Lands for the first time.

Region 6 has 68 tribal nations in our 5 states.

Today is a historic day in Durant, OK.
▪️We are kicking off the FIRST EVER FEMA National Advisory Council meeting from a Tribal Nation.
▪️Thank you for your hospitality Chief Batton and ChoctawNationOK
▪️For more about the NAC visit: fema.gov/NAC

🚨Risk of severe weather across Texas through Tuesday AM🚨

Storms bring potential for flash flooding, hail, and damaging wind.
 
📺Remain weather aware
📱Heed local alerts
🚗Turn Around, Don’t Drown

State resources are prepared to respond: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…

💻A common internet scam is identity theft, leaving your bank account, credit card or even social media vulnerable.

📱Keep your personal information to yourself — avoid providing information to anyone you don't know.

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

TDEM’s support of local communities impacts how Texans prepare for and respond to disasters.

TDEM Region 4 Disaster Recovery Coordinator Jose Rivera (left) recently trained 25 citizen volunteers to aid their neighbors as Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)! 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

Hitting the road this autumn or winter? Be safe when you travel!
🚗Have an emergency kit in your car
🚗Check for changing weather
🚗Prep your car for all weather
🚗Let others know your route

Thanks to our families and the Denton Fire Department for participating in our Family Day Event!

It's #FirePrevention Month, and Halloween is coming! Keep #FireSafety in mind.
🎃Use battery lights instead of candles.
🎃Use fire retardant costumes.
🎃Have water or fire extinguishers handy.

Es el mes de #laprevencióndeincendios y se acerca Halloween! Tenga en cuenta #laseguridadcontraincendios
🎃Use luces de pilas en lugar de velas
🎃Use disfraces ignífugos
🎃Tenga agua o extintores de incendios a mano

Set your timers! In less than one hour, we're participating in the Great #ShakeOut at 10:20 AM local time to practice earthquake safety! All you have to do is Drop, Cover, and Hold ON!

If you still need to register, visit ShakeOut 👉 shakeout.org/register/

The most important thing you can do is to keep your personal information to yourself — avoid providing personal information to any unknown sources or acquaintances.
💻Don't give out your account info
💻Have strong passwords

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Are you ready for the Great #ShakeOut this Thursday?

⏩ Register: ShakeOut.org/register
⏩ Text “SHAKEOUT” to 43362 for reminder alerts.

Brush up on safety & preparedness tips: ready.gov/earthquakes