AUSTIN - The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced changes and upgrades to its website to improve user experience and allow faster access to important public information.
The upgraded site is structured to facilitate easier access to relevant information based on areas of intere
TDEM Chief Kidd grilled about power outage messaging during hearing
TDEM Chief Kidd grilled about power outage messaging during hearing
Chief Nim Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm before the winter storm.
AUSTIN, Texas - Before the storm hit and the power went off, residents of Texas were urged to conserve energy. That messaging brought about a sharp exchange in the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee Thursday between state Rep Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) and Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.
Chief Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm.