Emergency Management and Communications Department
Also known as: EMC
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September 2026
In recognition of FEMA's National Preparedness Month, the City introduces its Office of Emergency Management team, including interim emergency management coordinator Edgardo Barreto of the Emergency Management & Communications Department.
Meet your Office of Emergency Management team
Informal report on the Tarrant County 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance District's governance, priorities, and FY27 budget requiring Mayor and Council approval.
Tarrant County 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance District FY 27 Budget Approval - Aubry Insco, Emergency Management & Communications, Deputy Director 9-1-1 Communications Administrator
April 2026
Fort Worth is preparing a coordinated, cross-departmental response to the FIFA World Cup (June 14–July 14), during which AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine matches and the DFW region is expected to see over 740,000 ticketed attendees and $1.5–$2.1 billion in economic impact. City planning is organized into five work groups covering beautification, communications, transportation, public safety, and other areas.
Planning and preparations are underway for FIFA World Cup
March 2026
Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for $324,613.31 to provide Jurisdictional Crisis Incident Management and Emergency Operations Center training and certification for the Emergency Management and Communications Department, funded by 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds.
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in the Amount of $324,613.31 for the Jurisdictional Crisis Incident Management - Emergency Operation
Informational briefing on the city's preparations for hosting FIFA World Cup events, presented by Emergency Management and Communications Director Sonny Saxton.
City Preparation for FIFA World Cup - Sonny Saxton, Emergency Management and Communications Director
Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for $324,613.31 to provide Jurisdictional Crisis Incident Management and Emergency Operations Center training and certification for the Emergency Management and Communications Department, funded by 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds.
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in the Amount of $324,613.31 for the Jurisdictional Crisis Incident Management - Emergency Operation