Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee hosted and delivered opening remarks at the annual Emergency Preparedness Summit and Fair in Hickory Creek, Texas. 

During the Emergency Preparedness Summit and Fair, Texans learned how to prepare for severe weather and unexpected emergencies in North Texas. Joining Congressman Burgess were emergency professionals from Hickory Creek Police Department, Lake Cities Fire Department, Lake Dallas ISD, and the Denton County Office of Emergency Management, as well as local, state, and federal officials.

“Today was a great day of learning different ways our community can prepare for and respond to any emergency that may impact North Texas,” said Congressman Burgess. “For the past 16 years, it has been important to host the Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair. I have witnessed the tremendous benefits of these events for Texans. I want to express my appreciation to the Hickory Creek emergency professionals for providing this opportunity to our community and educating us on ways to protect the safety and wellbeing of our families.”

Background:
Families toured the “Touch the Truck” parking lot displays, featuring fire & police department vehicles and boats used by the US Army Corps of Engineers & Town of Hickory Creek.

Panelists provided different informational sessions and briefings. Experts from the National Weather Service and DFW broadcast meteorologists presented: “Making Sense of the North Texas Weather” with guest panelists: Tom Bradshaw: Meteorologist-in-Charge - WFO Dallas Fort Worth National Weather Service, Brad Barton: Chief Meteorologist – WBAP 820AM Radio and Jeff Ray: Senior Meteorologist – CBS 11 KTVT & TXA 21.

During the day, “Salute Our First Responders” artwork by Lake Dallas ISD elementary students were presented.  

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