AUSTIN, Texas — The Governor's Office joined other state agency representatives for a meeting on Tuesday at the State Operations Center to discuss the current state of the coronavirus (COVD-19) as well as the state's emergency response plans.
The meeting, hosted by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), was the first in a series of twice-weekly meetings that will address state emergency planning documents and strategies.
During the meeting, representatives of the Emergency Management Council discussed ways to reinforce the precautionary strategies Texas is already implementing to safeguard communities and protect public health.
The representatives also reviewed the purpose, scope, and organization of the State Emergency Management Plan, the state emergency management structure, and each Emergency Management Council agency's area of responsibility within the Emergency Support Functions.
The meeting included a discussion of ways to achieve consistent communication between local and state agencies and private sector partners. Upon conclusion of the meeting, agencies were charged with reviewing their own operational plans so they can continue to operate efficiently and provide services in the event of an emergency.
