Emergency Management and Environmental Cleanup
Summary
Lightning strikes have triggered a major wildfire across Midland County, so stay alert for evacuation orders or shifting conditions. It’s a good time to double-check your emergency plans and keep an eye on local news.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 5
Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The office utilizes grants and flex-time to manage costs for community programs.
Midland County residents, through cleaner neighborhoods and improved fire safety awareness.
Residents in the path of the fire face immediate risks to their property, health, and safety.
Mentions & discussions (17)
HazMat scene in Midland following tanker crash
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about an overturned tanker that spilled oil onto the road at a busy intersection. Midland Fire Department says the tanker was involved in a crash...
Want to help clean up the Permian Basin? Basin Action Day is Nov. 7
A flyer for the third Basin Action DayCity of MidlandThe third Basin Action Day is set to take place Saturday, Nov. 7, as the latest event in the Basin Beautification Project. As previously reported, the Basin ...
Flood watches continue across Texas from remnants of Hurricane Polo
Flood watches cover Central Texas as remnants of Hurricane Polo.Pivotal WeatherFlood watches cover much of the middle portion of Texas as remnants of Hurricane Polo have continued pushing through the region. La...
Hurricane Polo's remnant expected to bring severe weather; flood watches issued
Flood watches cover much of Texas as tropical moisture is expected to impact the region over the middle portion of this week.Pivotal WeatherFlood watches have been issued across West Texas as an active weather ...
City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas
Add Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleMIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has announced street closures.The closures include low-water crossing areas at Scharbauer, Edwards, Barber and Bent...
Midland County under a 90-day burn ban
Midland County under a 90-day burn banBy Tamlyn PricePublished: Sep. 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM CDT|Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM CDTAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleMIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) -...
Entergy Texas offers tips, urges final preparations for Edouard
A radar image from the National Weather Service shows Tropical Storm Edouard approaching the Southeast Texas coast.National Weather ServiceEntergy Texas says it is prepared to respond to any impacts from Tropic...
Dry conditions prompt new burn restrictions in Midland County
Midland County approved a 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas as dry conditions and wildfire risk worsen.Frank Wagner/Getty Images/iStockphotoThe Midland County Commissioners Court approved a 90-day burn b...
Tropical storm warnings issued as Gulf system nears Texas, Louisiana
Potential tropical cyclone 5 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to impact the Eastern Texas region on Tuesday evening.Pivotal WeatherUPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Five has been upgraded to Tropical Dep...
Buried radioactive source discovered during routine Texas DPS patrol in Midland County
Buried radioactive source discovered during routine Texas DPS patrol in Midland County WOAI
Buried radioactive capsule discovered near Midland in West Texas
Buried radioactive capsule discovered near Midland in West Texas Click2Houston
CONFIRMED: Several lighting strikes causes massive fire in Midland County
CONFIRMED: Several lighting strikes causes massive fire in Midland County CBS7
Commissioner's Court — Commissioner's Court
The Emergency Management Office is actively managing fire safety, illegal dumping, and hazardous material responses. They have successfully removed thousands of tires and provided fire safety training to the community.
Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - Martin County, 10.1 mi northwest of Midland, Midland County, Texas, United States, on Monday, Sep 6, 2021, at 10:05 pm (Chicago time)
Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - Martin County, 10.1 mi northwest of Midland, Midland County, Texas, United States, on Monday, Sep 6, 2021, at 10:05 pm (Chicago time) Volcano Discovery
Midland, Texas leaders blindsided by arrival of migrants at holding facility
Midland, Texas leaders blindsided by arrival of migrants at holding facility KCRG
Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm, while another storm moves toward Hawaii
Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm, while another storm moves toward Hawaii
Burn ban issued for Midland County amid dry conditions and wildfire potential
Burn ban issued for Midland County amid dry conditions and wildfire potential
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