UNT Emergency Management

08/06/2025

TODAY: Outdoor Warning Siren test today at noon. Reminder that sirens will sound if any warning box for 1.5” hail, winds over 70-mph, or Tornado Warning touches a part of the City of Denton. Only sirens within that polygon coverage will sound.
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07/30/2025

Good morning, !

As a reminder, the Denton Fire Department is expected to conduct a 2-hour controlled burn today at 's Discovery Park Pollinative Prairie at 10am.

Plan ahead for disruptions and closures during this event. Lots 91 and 92 will remain open and available to all valid UNT permit holders.

07/29/2025

Last week, our Associate Director, Corey Olszewski, was invited down to Austin to speak at the Campus Safety Conference 2025. Corey spoke alongside Derek Trabon, Director of Emergency Management for The University of Texas at Austin, for a panel presentation on "The State of Play in Risk and Resilience: In Conversation with Practitioners" for campus safety professionals from across the United States.

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07/24/2025

Heads up !

A controlled burn is scheduled to take place at UNT's Discovery Park in the east field (Pollinative Prairie) on July 30th from 10am to 12pm.

Please note that burns such as these play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by re-seeding wildflowers, enhancing native plant growth, and minimizing invasive species.

07/17/2025

Temperatures will continue to climb this weekend with highs in the mid to upper 90s and "feels like" temperatures up to 109 F. A few isolated storms are possible across parts of East Texas and the Brazos Valley both Friday and Saturday afternoon.

07/17/2025

Heads Up !

Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s by the end of the week and into the weekend. Make sure to practice heat safety wherever you are!

07/10/2025

A weak front and active seabreeze will bring a couple more opportunities for storms over the weekend. Severe weather is unlikely, but a few strong storms may occur. Warmer and drier weather arrives around the middle of next week.

07/09/2025

This past spring, Scotie, our Senior Director of Emergency Management and Safety Services, received the Steve Miller Outstanding Employee Award. The award recognizes staff members whose contributions have positively impacted the division and/or University. We could not be more proud!

07/03/2025

Morning showers and storms will gradually decrease through the day Friday, with most precipitation likely gone around sunset. A few storms may contain cloud to ground lightning and gusty winds, but severe weather is not expected. Temperatures will be mainly in the 80s through the day.

07/03/2025

With a holiday weekend coming up, many people will be out having celebratory drinks. Please remember to plan ahead while you can.

07/01/2025

07/01/2025

We love a good celebration here in Denton County, especially when it’s for America’s birthday! Fireworks are a big part of the fun, but safety has to come first to protect our families, pets, and neighborhoods.

Before you celebrate, keep these tips in mind:

🔥 Use fireworks only outdoors in a clear, open area
💧 Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire
🚫 If a firework doesn’t go off, don’t try to relight it
👀 Always supervise children around fireworks
🐾 Keep pets safe and indoors

Let’s make this Fourth of July safe, fun, and memorable for everyone in Denton County!