@chiefkidd

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

TEXAS
Joined August 2011
Chief Nim Kidd retweeted
From responding to 9/11 with Texas Task Force 1 to helping the state prepare for the next emergency, TXST alumnus Nim Kidd has built a career centered on protecting Texans. Watch the full episode of The Current podcast with @kdamp 📺 youtu.be/apo8UEnw4DE
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Chief Kidd joined @txst President Kelly Damphousse on #TheCurrent podcast to talk about earning a degree and his career as a first responder & emergency manager. They also discussed how Texas prepares for, responds to, & recovers from disasters. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=apo8UEnw…
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State resources are staged and ready to support local officials as severe weather and flash flooding threaten parts of Texas. Do you have a plan? Stay weather aware, make a plan, and follow directions from local officials. ICYMI: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
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❤️ February is Heart Health Month! ❤️ Your heart beats 100,000 times a day—let’s keep it strong! 💪 🚶‍♂️ Get moving 🍎 Eat heart-healthy foods 🩺 Schedule regular check-ups Small changes = BIG impact!
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Thank You to all of the emergency responders who answered the call to support Texas communities before, during, and after the recent winter storm.💪 👷10,900+ state responders 🚛4,900+ vehicles and pieces of equipment 🇺🇸16+ state agencies #TeamTexas
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Chief Nim Kidd retweeted
Winter weather is still affecting a large part of the state so please stay home if you can. Our crews have been working hard clearing and treating roads, and that work continues Monday. If you must drive, please give them space and check drivetexas.org.
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Chief Nim Kidd retweeted
This is one of our @TxDOT plows. It doesn't have a cute nickname and it goes a little slow at times. And that's ok. If you see it, give it lots of space for your safety and so that it doesn't get hit. Help keep it running until all this snow/ice is clear. Thank you. #txwx
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Frosty and frigid morning in Texas❄️ Thousands of roads reported with ice this morning. Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Check road conditions if you must travel: DriveTexas.org
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Use these tips to operate your generators safely in the event of a winter power outage! tdi.texas.gov/blog/how-to-sa…
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Chief Nim Kidd retweeted
The Texas Dept. of Transportation is working around the clock to clear roads, but those roads remain treacherous. Many/most roads are ice slicks that lead to wrecks. Be careful while driving, and if you don't need to go somewhere today try to stay off the roads.
TxDOT Dallas crews brining, plowing and blading on US 75 Sunday morning. Travel is discouraged. If you have to travel, give our crews room to work safely.
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As you try to keep warm, make sure you do so safely! If using a generator, run it at least 20 feet from your home. Ensure your carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries. Call 911 immediately if someone displays symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: tdi.texas.gov/tips/how-to-av…
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As winter weather impacts the state, the Texas State Emergency Operations Center remains in 24-hour operations at Level II (Escalated Response). This helps enhance coordination between state agencies as we work around the clock to support Texas communities with response needs.
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Chief Kidd and other state agency leaders briefed Gov. Abbott on how TDEM and our Texas Emergency Management Council partners have prepared for impacts from winter weather. Texans can find information on state resources and additional details at disaster.texas.gov
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Governor @GregAbbott_TX provided an update on the preparations the state is taking ahead of incoming winter weather. He declared a disaster proclamation & @TxDPS announced a waiver so that trucks can drive for longer to ensure Texans get supplies. bit.ly/49KRKwM
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❄️As winter weather approaches, time is running out to prepare. Ensure you have warm layers ready, keep an emergency go-kit available with supplies, and stay off the roads once precipitation begins. Get Ready: texasready.gov/be-informed/n… #txwx
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For your safety, if you see a wire down, assume it's energized and dangerous, stay at least 35 feet away and never attempt to remove tree limbs or objects from it. Avoid areas where a downed line may not be visible such as near fallen trees or debris. Report a potentially hazardous condition immediately at 713-207-1222.
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Increased wildfire danger continues through the weekend across the state.🔥 State wildfire response resources remain ready to support local firefighters.🚒 Continue to monitor local conditions and follow instructions from local officials.
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Disasters can happen anytime. Make sure you and your family are ready by building a disaster supply kit with the essentials you’ll need to stay safe and comfortable. Not sure what to include? Use this checklist to get started: texasready.gov/build-a-kit/d…
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🎉✨Happy New Year from all of us at TDEM! Here’s to a bright and safe 2026— the best resolutions start with being ready for what’s ahead.💪
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How many more times can we hear the word #physicality in 2025?
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