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Office of Emergency Management

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Office of Emergency Management

Seasonal Extreme Heat Warning/Heat Advisory

July 8, 2026

Texas summer months frequently reach high 90's and periods of days over 100 degrees.  The Heat Index values resulting from humidity increase how hot it can feel relative to temperature.  Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Please use caution if you must be outside: drink plenty of water, take breaks, and wear light-colored, loose clothing.

People may suffer from heat-related illnesses at any time of the year, but particularly during hot, humid conditions. Because the climate of San Antonio is conducive to these conditions, people must take preventive measures hot and humid days to reduce their risk. Examples of heat-related illnesses include heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps, dehydration, and heat rash.

The following websites offer more information on hot weather and heat safety.

Current San Antonio weather: https://www.weather.gov/ewx
General heat safety: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

Protecting Our Campus Community

Texas A&M University–San Antonio (A&M–SA) is committed to creating a safe, resilient, and well prepared campus community. In alignment with the Texas A&M University System’s all hazards emergency management approach, our office works to strengthen the University’s ability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies that may impact our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Our mission is to ensure the A&M–SA community is equipped with the resources and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to disruptions and resume critical operations quickly and safely.

Emergency Management at A&M–SA enhances institutional readiness by:

  • Developing and maintaining all‑hazards emergency plans
  • Coordinating essential information and communication before, during, and after emergencies
  • Delivering training, exercises, and preparedness programs
  • Supporting business continuity planning across campus
  • Promoting a culture of safety and preparedness

Emergency Management is dedicated to fostering a safe environment where education and campus life can thrive without unnecessary disruption. Through planning, training, and collaboration, we work every day to support the well‑being of the A&M–SA community.

To support a unified approach to safety, Emergency Management collaborates closely with:

  • University Police Department (UPD)
  • Texas A&M University System emergency management partners
  • City of San Antonio public safety departments
  • Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
  • Academic and administrative departments across campus
  • National, State and Local agencies

These partnerships ensure coordinated planning, response, and recovery efforts during incidents affecting the University.

Building a Resilient Jaguar Community

The Office of Emergency Management serves as the University's lead organization for emergency preparedness, planning, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Our mission is to enhance the safety, resilience, and continuity of Texas A&M University–San Antonio by helping the campus community prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disruptions.

Using an all-hazards approach to emergency management, we work collaboratively with university leadership, the University Police Department, local and state partners, faculty, staff, and students to develop plans, conduct training, coordinate exercises, and support emergency operations before, during, and after incidents.

Emergency Management is more than emergency response—it is a continuous process of planning, preparing, educating, coordinating, and improving our ability to protect the University community and maintain critical operations.

Graphic of Emergency Management's Lifecycle

What We Do

Mitigation

Mitigation focuses on reducing risks and minimizing the impact of potential hazards before they occur.

The Office of Emergency Management works to identify vulnerabilities and implement strategies that strengthen the University's ability to withstand and adapt to emergencies.

Examples of mitigation efforts include:

  • Risk and hazard assessments
  • Safety and preparedness initiatives
  • Policy and planning improvements
  • Coordination with campus stakeholders
  • Identification of critical resources and vulnerabilities
  • Continuous program improvement

By proactively addressing hazards, we help create a safer and more resilient campus environment.

Preparedness

Preparedness is the foundation of a resilient campus. The Office of Emergency Management develops programs, resources, and partnerships that help build awareness and readiness across the University.

Preparedness activities include:

  • Emergency planning and program development
  • Campus-wide preparedness initiatives
  • Training and educational programs
  • Emergency exercises and drills
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Preparedness resource development
  • Departmental planning support

Our goal is to ensure that students, faculty, staff, and visitors know what to do before an emergency occurs.

Response

During emergencies, the Office of Emergency Management plays a critical role in supporting incident coordination and decision-making.

Working alongside University Police, campus leadership, and external response agencies, Emergency Management helps coordinate resources, information, communication, and operational support during incidents affecting the University.

Response activities may include:

  • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination
  • Incident management support
  • Emergency communications coordination
  • Situational awareness and information sharing
  • Resource coordination
  • Stakeholder communication support

Our objective is to help ensure a coordinated and effective response that protects life, property, and University operations.

Recovery

Recovery begins as soon as an incident occurs and continues until normal operations have been restored.

Emergency Management supports recovery efforts by working with campus departments and external partners to facilitate the restoration of services, operations, and facilities.

Recovery activities may include:

  • Recovery planning and coordination
  • Damage and impact assessments
  • Continuity planning support
  • Resource identification
  • Recovery documentation and after-action reviews
  • Lessons learned and improvement planning

Recovery efforts not only restore normal operations but also help strengthen preparedness for future events.

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