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North Texas Chapter 2024 ACP Chapter of the Year Take a moment to explore and support our valued 40th Anniversary Sponsors and Partners featured below. Their contributions help make our celebration possible! 40 years of Building Resiliency through Engagement in North Texas |
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Upcoming Chapter Event
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Topic: Partnering for Preparedness: An Overview of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Emergency Preparedness Regional Resources & Community
Presenter: Maribel Martinez-Mejia, PhD, CEM
Location: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Address: 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
Lunch: Lunch provided for in-person attendees
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President's Address
August Message
Hello ACP Chapter Members,
August is often the hottest month of the year, making it the perfect time to think about extreme heat risk that doesn't always receive the attention it deserves.
While hurricanes, cyberattacks, and severe storms tend to dominate our planning discussions, prolonged periods of extreme heat can be just as disruptive. High temperatures can strain the electrical grid, contribute to power outages, affect transportation, stress cooling systems, and create health risks for employees. Even organizations far from the hottest regions aren't immune to these challenges.
As business continuity professionals, we have an opportunity to help our organizations prepare before temperatures reach their peak. Consider whether your facilities are equipped for extended heat events, identify operations that rely on continuous cooling, and review plans for maintaining critical services if power becomes unreliable.
Equally important is preparing our people. Encouraging employees to recognize the signs of heat-related illness, stay hydrated, and have a plan for home power outages helps strengthen both personal and organizational resilience.
Extreme heat is becoming a more common operational challenge, and our continuity programs should continue to evolve alongside the risks we face. Sometimes, a simple conversation today can prevent a much larger disruption tomorrow.
I hope you all stay cool throughout the remainder of the summer.
Joel NavarroPresident, North Texas Chapter
With heartfelt thanks to our 40th Anniversary Sponsors and Partners for their generous support!
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