From the Texas Department of Emergency Management latest Situation Report tonight:
Situation Reports – TDEM
STATEWIDE CURRENT SITUATION: Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on COVID-19 in Texas on Tuesday, March 24 at 2:30PM at the Texas Department of Public Safety warehouse facility. The Governor was joined by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
Chief Nim Kidd. Governor Abbott held a press conference on March 24 to provide an update on incoming supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19. The Governor announced that the newly established Supply Chain Strike Force has
already secured more than $83 million of purchase orders for essential supplies. Additionally, the Governor announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will begin receiving 100,000 masks per day by the end of this week and the Supply Chain Strike Force will
begin receiving an additional 100,000 masks per day by the end of next week—meaning the
State of Texas will soon be receiving more than one million masks per week.
The Governor also announced the launch of an online portal run by the Supply Chain Strike Force to streamline the process and validation of leads for more supplies. The portal, accessible through
www.texas.gov, will serve as an intake process for those wanting to provide valid leads on PPE and donations. The portal also serves as a portal for those wanting to donate supplies,
services, or your time—including medical professionals and nurses looking to volunteer."
BBM
(and I apologize for my previous post)