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In an effort to better protect and prepare our community's residents and visitors, the Brazos County Department of Emergency Management has developed this page to provide information about getting prepared for emergencies and disasters in our County.

10/15/2026

🔥High Fire Danger this Friday, Oct. 16! 🔥
Hazardous Fire Weather Conditions are in the forecast for Brazos County this Friday. This occurs when heat, dry weather, and wind combine to increase the chance of wildfires igniting and spreading rapidly.

Burning on Friday, Oct. 16, could be dangerous to life and property under these conditions:
• Sustained wind speeds are forecasted up to 29 mph out of the North with gusts up to 40mph.
• The dewpoint and Relative Humidity will trend down during the day, dipping down to around 33%.
• Max KBDI Value is 711 with an average value of 528. What does that mean? Expect intense, deep-burning fires with extreme intensities. Live fuels can also be expected to burn actively at these levels.

🚨Please exercise extreme caution! 🚨

10/06/2026

Please be safe when conducting control burns. Our County Fire Departments have responded to multiple grassfires.

Brazos County’s burn ban was lifted yesterday, and already our local firefighters have been called out to several fires. Please be safe when burning anything outdoors.

09/22/2026

🐻 It’s Fat Bear Week! 🐻
And honestly, these bears are giving us a pretty important emergency management lesson:

PREPARE BEFORE THE EMERGENCY.

Bears don’t wait until winter arrives to start thinking about food. They spend months building up their reserves so they’re ready when resources become limited.

That’s preparedness.

So while we debate which bear deserves the title, take a minute to ask yourself:
✔️ Do I have an emergency kit?
✔️ Do I have enough food and water for my household?
✔️ Do I know how I’ll receive emergency alerts?
✔️ Do I have a plan for my family, pets, and important documents?
Because when disaster strikes, “I’ll prepare later” isn’t much of a plan.

Be like the bear. Be Prepared.

Build your reserves. Make your plan. Prepare before you need it. 🐻🚨

08/25/2026

Do You Have a Plan? 🚨

When an emergency happens, things may not go according to plan; phones may not work, power may be out, or you may not be able to reach the people you normally rely on.

That’s why having a plan BEFORE an emergency happens matters.

Take a few minutes today to think about:
📱 How will you communicate if your phone isn’t working?
📍 Where will you meet if you get separated?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who needs to be included in your emergency plan?
🎒 What supplies will you need?

Preparedness starts with a conversation. Don’t wait for an emergency to figure out your plan.

08/24/2026

08/17/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work. 🤝

08/10/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 101: WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY DO?

When you hear “Emergency Management,” you might picture hurricanes, tornadoes, or a major disaster. While those are certainly part of the job, Emergency Management is so much more than responding to emergencies.
At Brazos County Emergency Management, we work year-round to help our communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of emergencies and disasters.

📋 Before an emergency:
We develop and update emergency plans, coordinate with local agencies, conduct training and exercises, identify resources, and work with our partners to make sure we're ready when something happens.

🚨 During an emergency:
We help coordinate the response between agencies and jurisdictions, track resources and needs, support emergency operations, and help connect the right people and resources to the right place.

🏗️ After an emergency:
Our work doesn't stop when the immediate danger is over. We help coordinate recovery efforts, assess needs, connect communities with available resources, and support the process of rebuilding and becoming more resilient.

🤝 And most importantly—Emergency Management is a team effort.
We work alongside fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, public health, public works, local governments, volunteer organizations, businesses, state and federal partners, and you—the community.

The goal isn't just to respond to disasters. It's to build a community that is prepared before disaster strikes.
So the next time you hear “Emergency Management,” remember:
We're planning today for the emergencies of tomorrow.
⭐ Prepared. Coordinated. Resilient.

08/03/2026

🚨 August is Emergency Management Awareness Month! 🚨

At Brazos County Emergency Management, our mission is to help protect our community before, during, and after emergencies. While disasters can't always be prevented, being prepared can make all the difference.

Throughout August, we'll be sharing preparedness tips, safety information, and resources to help you and your family stay ready for whatever comes our way.

Preparedness starts with you. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Brazos County.

Stay informed. Make a plan. Build a kit.

07/21/2026

⚠️ EXTREME HEAT WARNING — BRAZOS COUNTY ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Brazos County.

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
🌡️ Temperatures: 100–104°F
🔥 Heat index values: Up to 115°F

These dangerously hot conditions can significantly increase the risk of heat-related illness.

✅ Drink plenty of water—even if you do not feel thirsty.
✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activity, especially between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.
✅ Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
✅ Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
✅ Check on older adults, children, neighbors and anyone without reliable air conditioning.
✅ Bring pets indoors and provide plenty of fresh water.
🚫 Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Move the person to a cooler location and call 911 immediately.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay informed.

07/20/2026

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110 N. Main Street Suite 100
Bryan, TX
77803

Website

http://bcdem.org/

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