Emergency Management and Flood Response Planning
Summary
The city may tap a federal 75/25 cost-share program for riverbank stabilization and voluntary buyouts of flood-prone riverfront homes — bought properties would never be built on again. Formal agreements come back to council later.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
City would cover 25% of eligible costs, in cash or in-kind services.
Flood-affected riverfront property owners willing to sell, and areas with severe bank erosion.
Everyday residents are put directly in harm's way when city officials drop the ball on flood alerts and disaster readiness.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The city may tap a federal 75/25 cost-share program for riverbank stabilization and voluntary buyouts of flood-prone riverfront homes — bought properties would never be built on again. Formal agreements come back to council later.
General - Aug 25, 2026
Public works launched a systematic citywide curbside debris collection program using specialized crews and map-based work orders to clear flood-related waste from neighborhoods.
Kerrville residents ordered to shelter in place amid catastrophic flood conditions
Kerrville residents ordered to shelter in place amid catastrophic flood conditions KEYE
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Chief Maloney and emergency staff updated the council on revised emergency management plans, public safety working groups, and advanced weather alert systems.
Kerrville emergency management coordinator submitted notice of retirement days before July 4 floods, city says
Kerrville emergency management coordinator submitted notice of retirement days before July 4 floods, city says KSAT
As the floods hit, Kerrville officials’ messages show lack of information about what was coming
As the floods hit, Kerrville officials’ messages show lack of information about what was coming The Texas Tribune
Texts reveal initial communications between Kerrville leaders on morning of July Fourth flooding
Texts reveal initial communications between Kerrville leaders on morning of July Fourth flooding kens5.com
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