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@TDEM Chief of Media & Communications 🤠 Regional Lone Star Emmy® winner🏆 @ChapmanU & @CU_DodgeCollege alum 📺 IG: @wesrap Opinions=mine RT≠endorse

CA → TX
Joined April 2009
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Tremendously honored to accept a new role: Chief of Media & Communications at @TDEM. Keeping the public informed through all phases of a disaster is critically important— and I’m fortunate to be asked to lead our team of comms pros who work tirelessly to share vital info!💪
TDEM announces the promotion of Wes Rapaport to Chief of Media & Communications. An experienced journalist, Wes joined TDEM in 2021 and works with @chiefkidd & state leaders to keep Texans informed before, during, & after disasters. 🔗More: tdem.texas.gov/press-release… #TeamTexas
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STEPH CURRY, ARE YOU SERIOUS??? 😱
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State responders from multiple agencies assisted local officials in rescuing the occupants of a submerged vehicle in Val Verde County. As rainfall and flooding continues: just a few inches of water can create road hazards. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
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My polling place ran out of “I voted” stickers today.😭🇺🇸🗳️
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Texans in 20 counties impacted by the July storms and flooding are now able to apply for @fema disaster assistance. 3 Ways to Apply: 🖥️DisasterAssistance.gov ☎️800-621-3362 📱FEMA App Learn more via @GovAbbottPress: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
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Make preparedness a family activity. Teach kids: 🏠Where to meet 📞Who to call 🚪How to evacuate 🎒Where emergency supplies are Prepare Today for a Safer Tomorrow.
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TDEM continues educating Texans of all ages about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning. At recent community events in Central Texas, the team raised awareness of opioid-laced pills and highlight the ongoing threat of deadly drugs. Visit OnePillKillsTX.com
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October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. Throughout this month, and every month, we’re urging all Texans to continue to educate friends, family, and loved ones about the dangers of fentanyl. Will you join the fight against fentanyl? Visit OnePillKillsTX.com
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🩷October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷 This month, make time for preventive care: 🧬Know your risk factors 🔎Learn signs and symptoms 📅Get screened by a professional More Info: HealthyTexasWomen.org
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TDEM and our state agency partners continue to monitor conditions through ongoing rain and flood hazards. The State Emergency Operations Center remains in 24-hour operations to support local storm response efforts. Pay attention to local forecast info as the situation evolves.
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Texans along the I-35 corridor should continue to monitor local weather conditions. Rain and flood threats remain ongoing: Turn Around, Don't Drown. State resources remain in place across threat areas. Be ready to follow directions from local emergency management officials.
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Today’s excessive rainfall outlook from @NWS shows an ongoing flood threat stretching from the Red River to the Rio Grande. Pay attention to conditions where you live and heed warnings from officials in your area.
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As Texans prepare for heavy rainfall and flash flooding, remember to avoid any roadway with water on it. State emergency response resources are staged across West Texas and will shift as needed, with additional assets ready to be deployed this week. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
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Now up to 25 of these since 9am. Help. @VerizonSupport @FCC
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Fire danger continues this week across large regions of Texas.🔥 8 fires sparked on Wednesday requiring state assistance. 9 wildfires remain active across the state including fires from previous days. 🚒1,080+ state responders and 360+ pieces of equipment remain deployed.
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More than a dozen wildfires sparked across Texas yesterday requiring state assistance, including the Hydra Fire burning 1,100+ acres in Bosque Co. and the Dry River Fire burning 5,500+ acres in Sutton Co. State responders remain engaged. Texans are urged to prevent new starts.🔥
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18 wildfires sparked yesterday requiring assistance from state responders. 1,200+ wildfires have burned across Texas in 2026. There are more new starts today. Texans are urged to avoid activities that create sparks. Help Prevent Wildfires!🔥
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A dozen wildfires ignited yesterday across Texas. Wildfire danger will tick up a bit as we kick off the week. Do your part to prevent new fires from sparking! 🔥
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