Emergency Management Readiness
Summary
Ector County and Odessa have officially declared a disaster because of the deep freeze. This move is basically a green light to get state cash and extra resources flowing into the area to keep everyone safe.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The purchase of new emergency equipment requires a $105,000 investment.
All residents benefit from improved emergency response and service continuity.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (15)
County assessing storm-related damage in West Odessa
Ector County officials on Tuesday responded to reports of damage associated with a microburst in West Odessa, with impacts reported generally in the vicinity of the 700 block of South Sir Barton Drive. As of Tuesday evening, there were no known injur...
Ector County places debris containers for microburst cleanup
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County has placed two debris disposal containers at the corner of War Admiral and Whirlaway to help residents affected by a recent microburst.Ector County places debris contai...
Two weeks later, one of the largest recorded wildfires in North Texas history continues burning
By Alejandra Martinez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune FORT WORTH Two weeks after the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. The weather isn’t helping. Th...
Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees
By JAMIE STENGLE and LEKAN OYEKANMI The Associated Press PORT ARTHUR, Texas The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression but dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places, flooded roads and knocked down trees Wednesday in parts of Texas...
Already one of the largest recorded wildfires in North Texas history, Ross Fire continues burning
By Alejandra Martinez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune FORT WORTH Over a week since the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still in the thick of battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. And while p...
FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods
By Emily Foxhall and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune Six weeks after extensive floods damaged homes, bridges and roads across southwest Texas, President Donald Trump still has not made most of the requested federal disaster assistance available to i...
Ross Fire grows to one of the largest wildfires on record in North Texas
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune FORT WORTH The Ross Fire has grown into one of the largest wildfires in the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s recorded history, scorching more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in just three days. T...
Budget Hearings - Aug 18, 2026
The county is taking steps to improve its emergency response capabilities, including purchasing new equipment like generators to ensure continuity of services during disasters.
They’ve been hit by two major floods in two years. But Kerr County residents are staying
By Emily Foxhall and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune KERR COUNTY Joan Connor, 82, didn’t expect another horrific flood to happen again in her lifetime. But two-and-a-half weeks ago, she found herself hurrying home from a Colorado trip with her 99-ye...
‘Where are all the volunteers?’ Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Kerr County residents are cleaning out homes and businesses this month after the second devastating flood in as many years — but this time, some nonprofits and community leaders say they’re facing more destruction ...
A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor says
By JIM VERTUNO The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still maki...
‘We didn’t know it would end up this way’: South Texas community grapples with flood’s aftermath
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune CRYSTAL CITY Gabby Perez painstakingly preserved her mother’s home after she died 15 years ago. There was the wall of family portraits, the rosaries and kitchenware, and personal belongings that her late fa...
The Salvation Army continues supporting South Texas flood survivors as recovery moves forward
Recovery operations continue across South Texas as communities impacted by catastrophic flooding work toward stabilization. As floodwaters continue to recede and move farther south, more residents are returning to their homes to begin the difficult p...
Ector County, Odessa issue disaster declarations due to winter storm
Ector County, Odessa issue disaster declarations due to winter storm Midland Reporter-Telegram
Ector County, City of Odessa Issue Disaster Declarations Due to icy, freezing weather
Ector County, City of Odessa Issue Disaster Declarations Due to icy, freezing weather newswest9.com
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