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McALLEN, Texas – The City of McAllen hosted the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Disaster Management for Public Services and Public Works course, at the Emergency Operations Center, brought together public works professionals, emergency management personnel, first responders, and city staff.
The two-day program focused on strengthening preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for incidents affecting critical infrastructure. Instruction covered hazard assessment, resource management, emergency planning, federal guidance, and mitigation strategies to support effective disaster operations.
“This training reinforces our commitment to ensuring McAllen remains prepared for emergencies of all kinds,” said Isaac J. Tawil, City Manager. “By investing in professional development and strengthening coordination among agencies, we are enhancing our ability to protect critical infrastructure, maintain essential services, and respond effectively when our community needs us most.”
Participants engaged in hands-on discussions and exercises designed to enhance decision-making and operational readiness while reinforcing best practices in disaster preparedness and recovery. The course also highlighted the importance of collaboration among local, state, and federal partners in building resilient communities.
The training is part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), a federally supported partnership that prepares emergency responders across the United States.
As communities continue to face a range of natural and human-caused hazards, the City remains committed to advancing emergency preparedness and ensuring continuity of the critical services residents rely on every day.
