Waco-McLennan County OEM

08/21/2026

17+ Agencies - 1 Mission: Protect Life and Property

Great job by China Spring Volunteer Fire Department and all of our partners from McLennan and Bosque Counties and the State.

A quick response on this one no doubt saved homes. Thanks to everyone for their patience as the roadway was closed for an extended duration.

We are proud to be part of

08/07/2026

Heads up! Our monthly siren test is tomorrow at 10am.

SIREN TEST — Heads up, Waco!

Tomorrow (8/7) at 10:00 am, Waco-McLennan County OEM will conduct an audible test of the local outdoor warning system.

Help us get the word out by sharing this post with others!

08/04/2026

🔥BURN BAN IN EFFECT – McLENNAN COUNTY 🔥

Due to ongoing dry conditions and increased wildfire risk, the McLennan County Commissioners Court has issued an Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in all unincorporated areas of McLennan County.

This burn ban is effective immediately and will remain in place for up to 90 days, unless lifted earlier by the County Judge or Commissioners Court.

Failure to comply with the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor and may result in fines.

Let’s all do our part to prevent wildfires and keep our community safe.

07/01/2026

Due to the observance of the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3rd, our outdoor warning siren test will be moved to Thursday, July 2nd, at 10 AM. Please help us alert the community by sharing this post with others.

06/28/2026

DISASTER CAMP: We are super excited to have completed our first-ever Teen Disaster Camp last week.

Built around the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum, 16 local teenagers graduated from the program with valuable disaster preparedness and response skills that will serve them, their families, and our community for years to come.

Throughout the week, participants received hands-on training and had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the work performed by the fire service, emergency medical providers, air ambulance crews, the regional bomb squad, and the regional hazardous materials team. These experiences gave our students a firsthand look at the many disciplines that come together during emergencies.

We couldn’t be more proud of the young men and women who participated. Their enthusiasm and willingness to learn made this inaugural camp a tremendous success.

Programs like this are only possible because of strong community partnerships. Thank you to the Robinson Volunteer Fire Department for hosting and to AMR, McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, AirLift Texas, Waco Fire Department, HOTRAC, and all of our community partners who generously donated through the RVFD Foundation to provide meals and refreshments throughout the week.

When a community comes together to prepare and invest in its youth, everyone wins.

06/19/2026

We are excited Texans on Mission is set up to provide clean up assistance to our neighbors impacted by the flood.

If you need clean up assistance, be sure to fill out the iSTAT damage assessment following the steps below.

1. Visit https://damage.tdem.texas.gov

2. Select - June 14th Severe Weather and Flooding

3. Fill out the form and select YES to the question below.

Do you need cleanup assistance?

Thanks to all of our partners for their help this week! If you see a yellow shirt in the community this coming week, tell them thank you.

06/18/2026

The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is OPEN at the West Waco Library until 5pm today.

We have information about resources available from the following community partners:

American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas
The Salvation Army USA
Habitat for Humanity
Heart of Texas 211
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District

If you were impacted by the recent flood, this resource is available for you.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 254-750-5911

06/18/2026

Was your home or business damaged by Sunday night's storms or flooding?

It's not too late to submit an Individual Damage Report (iSTAT).

➡️ Visit https://damage.tdem.texas.gov
➡️ Select the "June 14 Severe Storms and Flood" event
➡️ Complete the form

Texas Division of Emergency Management State of Texas Assessment Tool surveys for homes and businesses

06/17/2026

The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is OPEN at the West Waco Library until 5pm today.

We have information about resources available from the following community partners:

American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas

The Salvation Army USA

Habitat for Humanity

Heart of Texas 211

Waco-McLennan County Public Health District

If you were impacted by the recent flood this resource is available for you.

If you have any questions please contact us at 254-750-5911

06/17/2026

DISASTER ASSISTANCE CENTER: Waco / McLennan County OEM will open a Disaster Assistance Center today, beginning at 1 p.m., with the help of community partners like the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

If your home or property was impacted by the recent flooding in McLennan County, help may be available. The purpose of a DAC is to get residents connected to organizations that may be able to provide assistance.

The Disaster Assistance Center will be located at the West Waco Library (5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710)

The center will operate the following days/times.

Today (Wed, June 17): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 18: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, June 19: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

At the center, you can receive:

A McLennan County community resource referral list
A clean-up kit (if needed)
And access to Disaster Health Services, Disaster Spiritual Care, and/or Disaster Counselors

No appointment needed. Walk-ins welcome. If you have any questions, please call 254-750-5911.