City of Forney Emergency Management

06/03/2026

📢 Reminder: Outdoor warning siren testing is scheduled for today, June 3, at noon.

05/06/2026

Heads up, Forney! Siren testing is scheduled for today (May 6th) at noon!📢

04/28/2026

Severe thunderstorms are expected today across much of North and Central Texas. Large hail greater than baseballs will be the primary threat. Be weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings! Stay safe today y'all!

04/13/2026

A special thanks to all of our incredible public safety telecommunicators!

April 12th –18th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. We’re proud to recognize our incredible dispatch team, who are the first voice our community hears in times of need. Together, they bring more than 130 years of experience. Thank you for your service and for all that you do!

04/01/2026

📢📱Reminder: The City of Forney will participate in a statewide emergency alert system test on Thursday, April 2nd, at 12 p.m. As part of this drill, outdoor warning sirens and the City’s Everbridge system will be tested.

Everbridge is the City’s official emergency alert platform for sharing important information during severe weather and other emergencies. If you are not currently signed up to receive alerts, we encourage you to do so at the link below:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736728901/login

03/23/2026

The City of Forney will participate in a statewide test of local emergency alerting systems on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).

As part of this effort, Forney’s monthly outdoor warning siren test will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, instead of its regularly scheduled first Wednesday of the month, to coincide with the statewide drill. The City will also test its mass notification system, Everbridge, at the same time.

This coordinated test is designed to assess the effectiveness, reliability, and timeliness of public warning systems across Texas. The City of Forney, along with partners statewide, will use this opportunity to verify procedures, confirm system readiness, and identify any areas for improvement.

This is only a test, and no action is required from the public.

03/04/2026

⛈️Forney residents should be aware that rain and thunderstorms are expected over the next couple of days. Potentially severe weather is expected Friday afternoon through Friday night, with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storm coverage on Friday afternoon remains somewhat uncertain, so please continue to monitor forecast updates over the next couple of days.

01/25/2026

Road conditions have worsened due to overnight sleet and snow. Please avoid unnecessary travel.

❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE | JANUARY 25 ❄️
Scattered sleet and light snow fell from Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, adding to existing ice and creating slick roads with limited traction. Precipitation is ending, but temperatures will remain well below freezing. Residents are STRONGLY encouraged to avoid travel today unless absolutely necessary.

🚧 ROAD CONDITIONS
Many roadways are hard-packed with ice and snow. Forney Public Works crews continue to work to make roads as safe as possible, and TxDOT is treating state highways.

⚡ POWER OUTAGES
Thankfully, no major outages have been reported at this time. For status updates, please check with either Oncor or TVEC.
• Oncor outages: https://stormcenter.oncor.com/
• TVEC outages: https://www.tvec.net/reporting-power-outages/

📞 FOR NON-EMERGENCY STORM ISSUES
Call us at 972-552-6625

🔥 WARMING CENTER
A warming center is open Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at C-Life Church on FM 1641.

“We hope everyone is staying warm and continuing to be careful as the cold continues. Please take precautions and, if you’re able, check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.”
— Mayor Jason Roberson

01/24/2026

❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ❄️
While initial sleet and ice accumulations have been minimal, a wintry mix is expected later this afternoon and into the evening. Temperatures remain well below freezing, with wind chills in the single digits.

If you haven't already done so, please take the following precautions:
• Allow indoor faucets to drip and open cabinet doors
• Cover exterior pipes and outdoor faucets
• Charge phones and battery packs
• Save the City’s after-hours and non-emergency line: 972-552-6625

🚧 ROAD CONDITIONS
Roadways are generally slushy, with slick spots on less-traveled roads. Forney Public Works crews are actively sanding major routes, including Gateway Bridge, Pinson Road, College Street, and Broad Street. Conditions may worsen and change quickly. If you must travel, use caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.

⚡ POWER OUTAGES
At this time, no major outages have been reported. Please remember the City does not control electric service.
• Oncor outages: https://stormcenter.oncor.com/
• TVEC outages: https://www.tvec.net/reporting-power-outages/

🔥 WARMING CENTER
A warming center is open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at C-Life Church on FM 1641. They will also be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

📝 DAMAGE REPORTING
If your home or business is damaged by winter weather, please report it using the STAT Damage Survey link: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/

01/23/2026

Warming station information❗️

As winter weather approaches, we want to share information about a warming center available to the community. A warming center will be open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at C-Life Church on FM 1641 in Forney. Additional hours may be added if needed.