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Emergency Management Planning

Summary

Hays County is finally updating its disaster playbook to get ahead of the next big flood or storm. It’s a proactive move to make sure our neighborhoods aren't caught off guard when the weather turns ugly.

At a glance

Total mentions
8
Last 30 days
4

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

While the plan requires upfront investment, it should save us a fortune in long-term recovery costs when the next disaster strikes.

✅Who benefits

Every resident in the county gets more peace of mind knowing there's a solid plan in place to keep them safe during a crisis.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (19)

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleSep 30, 2026

Pflugerville to bring EMS services under Travis County ESD No. 2

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleSep 29, 2026

Flood updates: Heavy rain, potential flooding impacting I-35 corridor this week

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleSep 14, 2026

Bastrop County extends burn ban

Outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas through Sept. 28

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleSep 14, 2026

Montgomery County commissioners to review county drainage, mobility and district court plans

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleAug 27, 2026

Outdoor burn ban in effect in Fort Bend County

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleAug 27, 2026

Richardson to promote emergency prep during National Preparedness Month

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleAug 27, 2026

Austin leads US wildfire risk outside California

Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-KyleAug 26, 2026

What to know about Bastrop County’s burn ban

sanmarcosrecord.comJun 30, 2026

Know before you light: Fireworks banned in San Marcos, allowed in much of Hays County

Know before you light: Fireworks banned in San Marcos, allowed in much of Hays County sanmarcosrecord.com

KEYEDec 27, 2025

Hays County extends burn ban amid New Year's fireworks concerns

Hays County extends burn ban amid New Year's fireworks concerns KEYE

Community Impact | NewsJul 14, 2025

Hays County officials approve plan to brace for floods, hailstorms, more

Hays County officials approve plan to brace for floods, hailstorms, more Community Impact | News

Community Impact NewspaperJul 14, 2025

Hays County officials approve plan to brace for floods, hailstorms, more | San Marcos - Buda - Kyle

Hays County officials approve plan to brace for floods, hailstorms, more | San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Community Impact Newspaper

KEYEJun 12, 2025

Tornado touches down in Hays County, flash flood risk continues

Tornado touches down in Hays County, flash flood risk continues KEYE

KXAN AustinJun 12, 2025

BLOG: Tornado touches down in Hays County

BLOG: Tornado touches down in Hays County KXAN Austin

MySAMar 5, 2025

Hays County wildfires nearly contained after mid-week blaze

Hays County wildfires nearly contained after mid-week blaze MySA

KEYENov 20, 2024

North Hays EMS district to end contract with San Marcos EMS

North Hays EMS district to end contract with San Marcos EMS KEYE

San Antonio Express-NewsAug 5, 2023

Dozens evacuated after fire jumps Blanco River in Hays County

Dozens evacuated after fire jumps Blanco River in Hays County San Antonio Express-News

KVUEDec 14, 2022

Preliminary flood maps released for Hays County, portions of Central Texas cities

Preliminary flood maps released for Hays County, portions of Central Texas cities KVUE

KVUEAug 26, 2017

San Marcos, Hays County activate emergency operations center

San Marcos, Hays County activate emergency operations center KVUE

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