TAMU Prepares

10/03/2026

Rain is on the forecast for game day! 🌧 The NWS is projecting heavy rain starting around kick-off and continuing through the game. Here are some things to keep in mind before heading to Kyle Field:

☔Ponchos > Umbrellas: Umbrellas are NOT allowed inside Kyle Field, so bring ponchos or rain jackets.
💧Stay hydrated: Rain or shine, it’s still going to be hot and humid – keep drinking water throughout the day.
⚡Safety First: If we experience a lightning delay, listen closely to stadium announcement and follow instructions.

09/28/2026

Our final National Preparedness Month series is “Be There For Your Community.” Below is a list of training courses available to help you stay prepared and keep Aggieland more resilient. 🏠

C.R.A.S.E. - Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events: Put together by University Police, this training focuses on Avoid, Deny, Defend concepts and provides vital strategies for responding effectively during an active shooter situation. 👉 tx.ag/UPDtraining

American Heart Association - Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED: Hosted by University EMS, this training teaches CPR/AED use and First Aid for adults, children, and infants. There are traditional/in person and hybrid options. 👉 ems.tamu.edu/cpr-education

Stand Up Trauma – Informed Care Training: This training is designed to assist in having conversations with individuals involved in a traumatic event related to power-based personal violence. This also provides information about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. 👉studentlife.tamu.edu/programs/standup

Green Dot Program: This nationally recognized, evidence-based violence prevention program teaches the skills and knowledge to identify when acts of power-based personal violence are occurring, and how to intervene appropriately and safely during high-risk situations. 👉 greendot.tamu.edu/get-involved

American Red Cross: Provides training programs on First Aid, Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, Babysitting and Child Care, Lifeguard, and Swimming/Water Safety. 👉 redcross.org/take-a-class

Just because National Preparedness Month is coming to an end does not mean you stop preparing. Always make sure you Know the Risks of your area, Make a Plan should those risk events occur, Build an Emergency Kit with essential items, and Get Involved in Your Community. 👍

09/23/2026

09/21/2026

Part 3 of our National Preparedness Series is “Build an Emergency Kit.” You want to have an emergency kit with the essential items you need to stay safe and comfortable if something happens. Some items to include are:
💧water (one gallon per person per day for 3 days)
🥫food (a 3-day supply of non-perishable food)
🔦flashlight
🩹first aid kit
🔋extra batteries
📱cell phone chargers and power banks
This basic checklist is a great start, but emergency kits are most effective when it’s tailored to your specific needs. Head over to tx.ag/emergencykit to build your personalized checklist!

09/14/2026

Part 2 of our National Preparedness Month series is "Make a Plan". Before an emergency happens, make sure you and everyone you live with have a clear, written plan that covers:
📱emergency contact numbers
📍safe meeting spots
🩺essential medical info & medications
Taking a few minutes to write this down today will save a lot of stress in the future.

09/10/2026

Did someone say it's Meet the Team Thursday?! Today we would like to introduce Chris Lewis, our newest addition to Dallas, overseeing the Texas A&M College of Dentistry!
Chris grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and yes, he is a Georgia Bulldogs fan (hssss) but he is also an Aggie football fan (WHOOP!👍) so we'll allow it. He is coming to us from a 25+ year career as a 911 Operator and Police/Fire/EMS dispatcher for Cobb County, GA and the cities of Carrollton, Irving, and Flower Mound, Texas as well as the Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin. He got his B.S. in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University and is currently working on his Executive Master in Public Service and Administration from .
While he is not working at his amazing new role, he likes to play video games and reading about history, historical fiction, and sci-fi. He is also a father of three , two teenagers and Gerald the pug. When able, he enjoys following soccer, rugby, and baseball. Welcome to the team Chris!!

09/07/2026

As we kick off our National Preparedness Series, our first key action is simple: Know Your Risk. Understanding the specific threats and hazards that affect your area is the best way to stay ahead of them. Here in Brazos County, the main weather hazards to watch out for include:
⚡️Severe Thunderstorms
🌪️Tornadoes
☀️Extreme Heat
❄️Severe Winter Weather
Knowledge is your best defense! To learn how to prepare for each of these hazards, check out our Emergency Procedures page at tx.ag/severeweather. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay prepared!

09/04/2026

While our football team is focusing on beating Missouri State, we need YOU to focus on beating the heat. We understand the excitement around the first game of the season, but the Texas heat is no joke. We wanted to remind everyone to:

💦Hydrate Early: start drinking water/electrolytes BEFORE you get to Kyle Field.
🧢Dress Smart: If possible, wear lightweight, light-colored game day gear, throw on a hat and sunglasses, and don’t forget to put on sunscreen.
‼️Know the Signs of Heat Illness: If you start feeling dizzy, nauseous, sweaty, or get a sudden headache, seek medical attention immediately.

Let’s get ready to pack Kyle Field, keep each other safe, and of course, BTHO Missouri State! 🏈👍

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Established by FEMA, this campaign encourages everyone to take action and prepare for emergencies before disaster strikes. Throughout September, we’ll be sharing weekly posts focusing on the 4 key actions you can take to stay prepared:
1️⃣ Know Your Risk
2️⃣ Make an Emergency Plan
3️⃣ Build an Emergency Kit
4️⃣ Get Involved in Your Community
For more information on how you can stay prepared, visit ready.gov/September.

08/24/2026

📲With the fall semester officially underway, we wanted to take a minute to debunk a few myths about our emergency notification system. Code Maroon is the system used for official notifications of emergencies affecting our campus. We recommend anyone who comes to campus enroll in these notifications, including students of ALL levels, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors. There are multiple ways to receive messages, but in order to receive text messages, you must register your cell phone. Still need to register? Head to codemaroon.tamu.edu to enroll today. 🏃‍➡️

❗️If you frequently visit or attend classes at other campuses such as RELLIS, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Texas A&M-Fort Worth, the Higher Education Center at McAllen, or Texas A&M Health, be sure to enroll in their specific notifications too as Code Maroon is only for our main campus in College Station.