Upcoming Events

On-going - SKYWARN Spotter classes in the region, conducted by the National Weather Service.  There are multiple classes at various locations. Click here for schedule and Sign-Up Information.

April/May 2020 - MGT-346  EOC/Unified Command Training.  To be held in Pittsburg, TX.  Contact NETRAC for more information.
January 28 & 29, 2020 - MGT-439 Pediatric Disaster Training (TEEX) at TMRC Wellness Plaza.  CEUs for doctors, nurses, and EMS personnel.  Click here for more information or register at www.preparingtexas.org.

August 27, 2019 at 2pm - Quarterly Meeting for Texarkana Area Community Organizations Active in Disaster (TACOAD) at Hands on Texarkana Volunteer Center -  located at 1915 Olive St., Texarkana, TX. Email Kathey Graves or she can be reached at 903-798-3211 for more information.

August 26 & 27, 2019 - Civilian Response and Casualty Care Train the Trainer Training, hosted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.  For registration, contact TAPD Sgt. Rick Cockrell at 903-824-7641 or email rick.cockrell@txkusa.org.

July 15-16, 2019 - Active Integrated Response Training - hosted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.  For registration, contact TAPD Sgt. Rick Cockrell at 903-824-7641 or email rick.cockrell@txkusa.org.

July 11, 2019 - Northeast Texas Preparedness Coalition (NETPC) Meeting located in Mt. Pleasant, TX.  Email Corrie Hubrel or she can be reached at 903-352-4484.  Click here for more information about the NETPC and how it can benefit your agency.

July 1-3, 2019 - Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events Training - hosted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.  For registration, contact TAPD Sgt. Rick Cockrell at 903-824-7641 or email rick.cockrell@txkusa.org.

June 20-21, 2019 - NIMS/ICS - 400, located at 1420 S. Park Rd., Texarkana, TX Police Training Center.  Click here for more details.

June 17-19, 2019 - Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events Training - hosted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.  For registration, contact TAPD Sgt. Rick Cockrell at 903-824-7641 or email rick.cockrell@txkusa.org.

June 4-6, 2019 - Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Symposium.  More details to come.
June 1-3, 2019 - Active Shooter Level One Training - hosted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.  For registration, contact TAPD Sgt. Rick Cockrell at 903-824-7641 or email rick.cockrell@txkusa.org.
May 14-16, 2019 - NIMS/ICS - 300, located at 1420 S. Park Rd., Texarkana, TX Police Training Center.  Click here for more details.
April 25-26, 2019 - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Basic Course (L-146) located in Tyler, TX.  Click here for more details and Sign-Up Information.
April 23, 2019 at 2pm - Quarterly Meeting for Texarkana Area Community Organizations Active in Disaster (TACOAD) at Hands on Texarkana Volunteer Center - located at 1915 Olive St., Texarkana, TX. Email Kathey Graves or she can be reached at 903-798-3211 for more information.
April 16, 2019 at 6pm - Avoid, Deny, Defend - Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events - taught by the Wake Village Police Department held at 624 Burma Rd., Wake Village, TX 75501.  There is no charge for this event.
April 15-18, 2019 - Texas Emergency Management Conference located in San Antonio, TX.  
Click here for more information and registration information.
April 13, 2019 from 8:30am-5pm - The Salvation Army is sponsoring a free Emergency Disaster Training Session.  Location 315 E. 4th St., Texarkana, AR.  Anyone who is interested in volunteering to help during disaster situations needs this training.  Registration 870-774-2701.
April 11, 2019 - Northeast Texas Preparedness Coalition (NETPC) Meeting location in Mt. Pleasant, TX.  Email Corrie Hubrel or she can be reached at 903-352-4484.  Click here for more information about the NETPC and how it can benefit your agency.
March 19, 2019 -  Mock Disaster Tabletop facilitated by American Red Cross, located at the Texarkana Area Community Organizations Active in Disaster (TACOAD) office.  Contact Kathey Graves for more information by calling 903-798-3211.  RSVP is required to attend.  Lunch will be served.
March 18, 2019 from 6pm-8pm - Opiod Crisis Awareness (Free) Event - located at First Baptist Church, 3015 Moores Lane, Texarkana.  Click here for more details. - Sign-Up here.
March 12-13, 2019 - Advanced Emergency Management Planning (235.a) located at Dallas County office of Homeland Security.  Contact Charles Bass at 214-653-7980.
Click here to register.
February 28 at 6pm-8pm  -  free SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Information, see information below:
Titus County Skywarn Flyer

February 27 at 12pm - Sign-up for the Communication for a Nuclear or Radiological Disaster Webinar.

To All Community Stakeholders & Emergency Management Partners

February 26, 2019 - The City of Texarkana, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) invites you to attend the Training and Exercise Planning Workshop (TEPW).  For Workshop details, click here for invitation.

If you know of any upcoming training or exercises, and you would like it posted here, please send an email with the information.

 If you are interested in attending any upcoming training or participating in a community-wide exercise, please call Tracey at 903-798-3043 or send an email to get added to our distribution list.