Allen TX CERT

08/24/2026

🌡️ Beat the Heat, Allen! 🌡️

With temperatures soaring across North Texas this week, Allen CERT wants to make sure our community stays safe. Heat-related illness is preventable!. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself and your neighbors:

Know the Signs
🔸 Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, cool/clammy skin, nausea, headache
🔸 Heat stroke (emergency!): high body temp, hot/dry skin, confusion, rapid pulse, loss of consciousness.

Stay Safe Out There
✅ Drink water regularly. Don't wait until you're thirsty
✅ Limit outdoor activity to early morning or evening hours
✅ Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
✅ Never leave kids or pets in a parked car even for a minute
✅ Check on elderly neighbors, family, and anyone without reliable A/C
✅ Take breaks in the shade or air conditioning often

Stay hydrated, look out for one another, and let's get through this heat wave safely together!

08/13/2026

Allen CERT wishes all students, teachers, and staff a safe and successful start to the new school year!

A few reminders as school zones come back to life:

🚸 Drivers: watch for crossing guards, buses, and students walking or biking. Slow down and stay off your phone in school zones.

🎒 Families: take a moment to review your emergency plan and refresh your home/car emergency kits.

Here's to a great 2026–2027 school year. Stay safe, Allen! 💙

07/05/2026

06/28/2026

Allen CERT is out at the Allen USA Celebration tonight assisting Allen Fire Department. It’s a beautiful evening, and fireworks are set to start in about 45 minutes! Enjoy the show, and remember to keep hydrated!

06/14/2026

Recently, some of our members had the privilege of assisting at the local Special Olympics event. While supporting the event, we encountered an emergency that wasn't quite what we expected.

A young boy's favorite toy truck had disappeared into hole in the ground. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't reach it, and anyone who has a favorite toy knows just how important that can be.

One of our CERT team members took on the challenge, putting a little ingenuity and some special skills to work. After a careful retrieval effort, the mission was accomplished: the truck was safely recovered and reunited with its owner.

Sometimes helping our community means being ready for emergencies. Other times, it means taking the time to make a child's day.

We're proud of our volunteers for always being willing to lend a hand, no matter the size of the rescue.

05/22/2026

Tonight, Allen CERT is proud to assist , and as we celebrate the Allen ISD Class of 2026.

Congratulations to all of the graduates on this incredible achievement! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and your future is full of opportunity.

Wishing each of you success, happiness, and safety as you begin your next chapter. Enjoy your special night! You’ve earned it! 🎓👏

04/28/2026

It’s shaping up to be a pretty stormy night ⛈️

For your safety, we recommend staying indoors and keeping a safe distance from windows if possible. Make sure phones are charged, flashlights are handy, and keep an eye on local updates.

Stay safe and take care tonight

⚠️ Weather Alert for Our Area ⚠️
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for 28 counties, including Collin County, until 9 p.m. tonight (April 28).

Strong storms are expected across North and Central Texas this afternoon and evening. The main threats include large hail, damaging winds, and the possibility of tornadoes. While the strongest storms may develop east of the Metroplex, Allen is still included in the risk area.

Outdoor warning sirens are not only used for tornadoes. They may also sound for:
• Strong straight-line winds over 70 mph
• Large hail
• Tornadoes

Since sirens are meant to alert people who are outside, they may not always be heard indoors. Make sure you have another reliable way to get warnings, like a weather app, NOAA Weather Radio, or local news alerts.

Update: Today's Council Workshop has been canceled due the expected weather. The City Council Meeting will still be held at 7 P.M.

04/24/2026

Go get your Emergency supplies!!!!

Emergency prep—without the extra cost.

This weekend only, stock up on qualifying supplies tax-free during the .

📝 Save this list, shop smart, and be ready before Monday at 11:59 PM.

Texas Division of Emergency Management

02/26/2026

🎉🚒 Happy Birthday, Fire Chief Boyd! 🚒🎉

From all of us at Allen CERT, we want to wish you a very happy birthday and thank you for your outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to the Allen community. Your commitment to safety, preparedness, and teamwork inspires us every day, and we are grateful for the strong partnership we share.

Allen Fire Department
Photo: City of Allen City Hall

01/25/2026

Stay safe. Avoid travel if you can.