Emergency Warning Siren Relocation
Summary
Jim Wells County’s 911 system recently faced a major internet outage, but the good news is that the backup protocols kicked in immediately. You can rest easy knowing that your emergency calls are safe even when the tech hits a snag.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs $9,500 for turnkey relocation, solar backup, and National Weather Service calibration.
Ben Bolt area residents and students who rely on early tornado and severe weather warnings.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (7)
Commissioner's Court - Aug 31, 2026
The county is relocating an aging weather warning siren from US 281 to Ben Bolt property to ensure reliable severe weather alerts before a property lease expires on October 31.
Commissioner's Court - Jul 10, 2026
The county is partnering with the City of Alice to install a new radio system that will fix coverage gaps and improve safety for first responders.
Spectrum outage knocks out Coastal Bend 911 internet, calls still routed safely
A Spectrum outage knocked five Coastal Bend 911 call centers off the internet Thursday night, but emergency dispatchers kept every call moving through backup routes and neighboring centers. For Jim Wells...
Commissioner's Court - May 22, 2026
The county secured a $350,000 grant to purchase a new ambulance, which will help improve response times and safety for residents.
Commissioner's Court - Apr 10, 2026
The county has switched to the Everbridge system for weather and emergency alerts. Residents can sign up to receive customized notifications.
Jim Wells County puts emergency alert system in place
Jim Wells County puts emergency alert system in place kristv.com
First responders shorten response times in rural Jim Wells County
First responders shorten response times in rural Jim Wells County kiiitv.com
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