Samuel Peña
@ChiefSamPena
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Board Member, Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association; Former Fire Chief, City of Houston; Fire Chief, City of El Paso
Joined March 2014
🚨Storms moving through area with potential heavy rain, high winds & lightning. ⚠️NEVER drive through flooded roads.⚠️Watch for wind debris on roadways ⚠️Stay indoors until storms pass.⚠️Have flashlights ready. Stay prepared: #HOUwx #TurnAroundDontDrow.
8:20pm Radar Update: A line of strong thunderstorms is moving through the Piney Woods & Brazos Valley. These storms are expected to weaken as they progress further SE, but may reach all the way to the coast. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, & frequent lightning are possible. #HOUwx
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RT @US_Stormwatch: BREAKING 🚨: The earthquake of the Russian Coast has been upgraded to a MAGNITUDE 8.7. This is the largest earthquake….
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Please be advised that there is a tsunami warning in effect for Hawaii. There is also a tsunami watch for Alaska and the west coast of the United States. Find high ground and stay safe.
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RT @US_Stormwatch: Bumper to bumper traffic in Honolulu, Hawaii as residents attempt to get to higher ground. Tsunami waves as high as 12….
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RT @FireNewz: Massive Earthquake triggers Tsunami taking thousands of lives in seconds with little to no warning.
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RT @fema: Hawaii: Coastal Area Evacuation🚨. Take Action Now!.Leave immediately - Evacuation routes often are marked by a wave with an arrow….
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RT @ToddJLeDuc: @IAFC @FireRescueIntl is 2 weeks away , stop by #Exhibits & meet our @LifeScanSaves team and learn more about our award 🥇 e….
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RT @ChiefOttoDrozd: Metro Fire Chiefs well represented and continuing the Metro’s legacy of leadership. @Chief_Wolford @Chief_Ryan @ChiefAl….
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I join law enforcement and public safety partners in sorrow for the families, friends, and colleagues of the three deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts are with the @LASDHQ and all who serve to keep our communities safe. 🙏🏽.
LA County Sheriff identifies three veteran deputies killed in training facility explosion
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RT @JeffLindner1: Flash flooding and significant river rises ongoing across the TX Hill Country this morning. Numerous low water crossings….
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This young man stands in stark contrast to today’s “look at me” culture; elevating others and communicating as a Leader…“we,” not “me”. ❌ Never about personal glory.✅ About the team.✅ About the mission.✅ About collective growth. Job well done!.
NEW: Rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, who saved 165 people during the Texas floods, says he recently became a rescue swimmer and this was his first rescue mission. “I got on scene, boots on the ground at Camp Mystic and discovered I was the only first responder there.”. “I had about
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In times like these, people want to help, but it is best to work through agencies on scene. See note from the @KerrvillePolice to ensure coordinated, effective aid reaches those who need it most💔. Please keep those that were lost, and their families in your prayers 🙏🏽
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RT @averytomascowx: The entire I-35 corridor from Austin to New Braunfels is now under a FLASH FLOOD WARNING. Austin being the newest war….
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Please spare a prayer for the young campers at @Camp_Mystic for girls. The camp flooded at 4:30 am and many campers still unaccounted for. Search and Rescue crews working tirelessly with helicopters, drones and ground crews🙏🏽 #Texas #flood #kerrville
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RT @TxStormChasers: 1030AM: Catastrophic flooding is ongoing in parts of the Concho Valley and Hill Country. A deadly flood wave is moving….
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Prayers for those impacted 🙏🏽.
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RT @TheInsiderPaper: BREAKING: Massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in Yolo County, California, caught on live TV .
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