Plano Emergency Management

June is National Safety Month, making it the perfect time to take a fresh look at your workplace preparedness.

Whether you work in an office, from home, or out in the field, small steps can make a big difference during an emergency. Knowing your exits, keeping emergency contacts up to date, participating in drills, and having basic emergency supplies on hand all help you respond with confidence when the unexpected happens.

What's one thing you've done to make your workplace safer?

Feeling the heat? Know the difference. ☀️

💧 Heat exhaustion can happen fast, especially during these hot Texas days. If it's not treated, it can turn into heat stroke, which is a life-threatening emergency.

🚨 Heat exhaustion signs include heavy sweating, thirst, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, and sip cool water.

If someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or you suspect heat stroke, call 911 immediately and begin cooling them with water or ice while waiting for help.

A few minutes can make all the difference. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on family, friends, and neighbors.

World Cup match days are almost here, and traffic across North Texas is expected to be heavier before and after each match. If your commute, errands, or travel plans take you anywhere near Arlington or major regional corridors, now is the time to plan ahead. ⚽

Check the match schedule and expected peak travel windows, consider adjusting travel times when possible, and allow extra time for trips on game days. A little planning can help you avoid delays and keep moving while North Texas welcomes visitors from around the world. ⚽🚗

See the full match-day travel guide, traffic maps, and travel resources here: https://www.nctcog.org/trans/manage/tdm/dfwworldcuptraffic

Traffic impacts are expected throughout the tournament from June 14 through July 14.

Emergency Management looks forward to continued planning efforts between the Plano City Council and the Dallas Stars. 🌟💚

As emergency managers, we're excited to potentially add "professional hockey arena" to our list of things to plan for. We promise not to call every hat trick a major incident.

Waily is currently evaluating whether "sounding the sirens after every goal" is an appropriate public warning strategy. (Director Little says it is not)

It’s siren test day, Plano! 🚨

When you hear the wail at 12:00 PM, remember: no emergency, just Waily doing what Waily does best.

Sign up for emergency alerts so we can let you know every time Waily sings! https://www.plano.gov/citycall

We don't control the weather, but we do know tacos.

🌮 Taco Watch: The ingredients are coming together.
🌮 Taco Warning: Tacos are on the table.

It's the same concept with severe weather. A Watch means be prepared. A Warning means take action.

Happy Taco Tuesday, Plano!

Happy Birthday to us! 🎊🎂

Happy Birthday, Plano! Plano turns 153 today. 🥳❤️💙 In celebration, share what you love about Plano in the comments!

This week, your Plano Emergency Management team is in Fort Worth for the Texas Division of Emergency Management conference. 🤠

This is one of our favorite events each year and gives us the opportunity to stay current on the latest in emergency management, explore new ideas and best practices, and connect with emergency management professionals from across the state.

Do you know the addresses of your most frequented locations? Can you recite them off to a 911 operator in time of emergency?

We suggest trying to internalize these addresses until you’re able to easily recall them! Encourage your family, kids included, to do the same!

Location is the most important key to getting help to you quickly. We need to know the street address, and we also need to know where you are within the location.