Denton County Office of Emergency Management

09/06/2026

Morning, Denton County!

Rounding out your Labor Day weekend is a Heat Advisory today from noon–8 PM, with heat index values up to 107°F.

Stay hydrated, stay cool!😎

09/03/2026

Morning Denton County,

While remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard bring heavier rain to parts of Texas, Denton County is likely to see much more limited impacts. A few showers or thunderstorms are possible, but the bigger concern returns this weekend as hot and increasingly humid conditions push heat index values back into dangerous territory.

We will stay weather aware, stay hydrated, and use caution with extended outdoor activity.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's theme is Americans Stand Ready. Follow Ready to learn how you can protect yourself and your family in emergencies, and how we all have a role to play in making our nation resilient.

More in our blog post: fema.gov/blog/americans-stand-ready-3-steps-you-can-take-national-preparedness-month

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Could 99°F actually feel like a victory? After about 10 straight days of triple-digit heat, Denton County may finally see daily highs dip below 100°F beginning Wednesday.

Unfortunately, we may not appreciate that one-degree “break” very much. Increasing humidity will keep heat index values high even as the actual temperature comes down.

08/31/2026

Denton County!

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse for the 4th Annual Denton County Preparedness Fair!

The event will feature local emergency response apparatus, educational booths, and free food. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to come ready to learn, engage, and practice emergency preparedness with local emergency response partners.

Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Denton County Administrative Courthouse
• Address: 1 Courthouse Dr, Denton, TX 76208

Come out and learn how you can better prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies!

08/29/2026

Good Morning, Denton County!

We’re sharing this post from our friends at the Jack County Office of Emergency Management as their community continues to navigate the impacts of the Ross Fire.

When disaster strikes, the response is about much more than fire trucks, equipment, and emergency operations centers. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors, communities coming together, and people stepping up when others need a little extra support.

Our Denton County Emergency Management team has had the opportunity to work alongside our partners in Jack County during this response. We’ve seen firsthand the dedication of the people working behind the scenes to support their community, and we’ve also seen the strength and resilience of the people who call Jack County home.

The post below highlights one of the ways the community is coming together to support those affected by the fire.

This is what Texas looks like when we take care of each other. ❤️

Please take a moment to read and share Jack County OEM’s message. Sometimes, simply helping get the word out can make a difference.

To our friends in Jack County: Denton County is standing with you. 🤝

Support the Jack County Rural Fire Departments

Financial donations are greatly appreciated as our Jack County Rural Fire Departments continue responding to the Ross Fire and protecting our communities, homes, property, and livestock.

HOW TO DONATE

Donations may be made at any Prosperity Bank location across Texas.

When making your donation, please use the memo:

Jack County Rural Fire Department – Ross Fire

Checks may also be mailed to:

Prosperity Bank
201 S. Main Street
Jacksboro, Texas 76458

Please make checks payable to:

Jack County Rural Fire Departments

Every contribution, regardless of the amount, helps support the rural fire departments and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to protect Jack County.

Thank you for supporting those who serve and protect our communities

08/28/2026

🚨 Denton County Emergency Management is supporting our neighbors in Jack County

Our Denton County Emergency Management team continues to support Jack County in response to the Ross Wildland Fires.

Since deploying to the Jack County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Tuesday, our team has been assisting with emergency operations, coordinating resources, collecting and sharing important incident information, supporting damage assessments, and helping with donation management and documentation.

We have also established a Rehab Site for first responders and response personnel working in the affected areas. The site provides responders with a place to stop, take a break, cool down, recharge, and get assistance with documentation and other operational needs while they continue their work.

When disaster strikes, the lines between counties don’t matter. We’re all Texans, and when one community needs a helping hand, we answer the call. It’s an honor for our team to stand alongside the people of Jack County and the many first responders, emergency personnel, volunteers, and organizations working around the clock to protect their community.

We are proud to represent Denton County and show what neighbors helping neighbors looks like when it matters most. ❤️🤝

Stay safe and cool, Denton County.