Emergency Preparedness
Summary
Laredo is opening up warming shelters to help residents stay safe during the upcoming cold snap. It's a crucial step to protect vulnerable populations from the harsh winter weather.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 24
- Last 30 days
- 17
Impact analysis
The city's spending on emergency services will go up to keep these shelters running.
Anyone who might be at risk from the cold, especially those without reliable heating, will benefit from these shelters.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (20)
Laredo Fire Department reviews DoubleTree Hotel fire response
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Fire Department conducted an after-action review on Oct. 9 of its initial response to the DoubleTree Hotel fire that occurred Oct. 7.The department said the review allows offici...
Laredo mayor declares local state of disaster after DoubleTree Hotel fire
Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino speaks during a press conference on the early-morning DoubleTree Hotel fire Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the Laredo Fire Department Administration Center in Laredo, Texas.Jose De La Rosa...
Crews position rescue boats, barricades as rain hits Webb County
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Emergency teams across Webb County positioned equipment Thursday, Oct. 1, as heavy rain moved into the area. The city of Laredo and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office held briefings to outli...
Laredo increases emergency response amid flood threat
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, Fire Chief Guillermo Heard, and Assistant Chief of Police Ricardo Gonzalez on Oct. 1, 2026, at the Laredo Fire Department Administration Center. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning ...
Webb County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to call in case of flood emergency
Webb County Judge Salvador Johnson, left, Sheriff Martin Cuellar, center, and Webb County Sheriff’s Sgt. Conran Hein stand during a weather briefing Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office B...
Webb County announces delayed openings, flood safety reminders
Pictured is the William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr. Administrative Building, located at 1110 Washington St. in Laredo, Texas. Webb County announced delayed office openings Friday because of expected severe weather whi...
Webb County delays office openings Friday ahead of severe weather
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Some Webb County government offices will operate on an adjusted schedule Friday, Oct. 2, due to the threat of inclement weather, county officials announced.Residents planning to conduct bu...
Shelter, food available at Webb County Sheriff’s Office due to severe weather
Webb County Sheriff's Office building on Aug. 24, 2026. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesThe Webb County Sheriff’s Office is opening its doors as a temporary shelter for people and families affected by floo...
Laredo to hold press conference on severe weather, flooding preparedness
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo will hold a press conference Thursday, Oct. 1, to update the community on severe weather expected over the next several days, including the potential for heavy rainfall ...
Webb Co. Sheriff’s Office to hold press conference on weather conditions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. regarding current weather conditions impacting Webb County.The press conference will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1,...
Laredo flood watch prompts emergency readiness upgrade
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County and surrounding areas are under a flood watch, and Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said he is prepared to issue a local disaster declaration if needed.The city’s Emergency Oper...
Laredo asks residents to secure trash bins ahead of expected storms
A "Billie Bote" recycling bin is pictured. The Laredo Environmental & Solid Waste Department is urging residents to secure bins and avoid placing them at the curb ahead of expected heavy rain and strong win...
Flood watches continue across Texas from remnants of Hurricane Polo
Flood watches cover Central Texas as remnants of Hurricane Polo.Pivotal WeatherFlood watches cover much of the middle portion of Texas as remnants of Hurricane Polo have continued pushing through the region. La...
Flood Watch issued for Laredo as heavy rain moves into South Texas
Water floods the sidewalk near Arkansas Avenue and Guadalupe Street after heavy rainfall throughout Laredo on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. The National Weather Service's excessive rainfall outlook shows Laredo and ...
City plans for floods as over 3 inches of rain projected Thursday and Friday
Laredo officials met with the National Weather Service on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to coordinate plans for possible flooding with more than three inches of rain projected the following two days.Courtesy/City ...
Flood watch issued for Laredo, surrounding South Texas counties
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Laredo and surrounding areas starting Thursday morning, Oct. 1, through Friday evening, Oct. 2.The watch covers Webb County and su...
LPD: Hazmat incident at Spivey Drive warehouse closes northbound traffic
The redesigned logo on a new Laredo Police Department patrol vehicle is shown Monday, May 4, 2026, at LPD headquarters in Laredo, Texas.Jose De La Rosa/Laredo Morning TimesA hazmat incident Monday afternoon at ...
Webb County, Laredo agencies team up for high-risk response drill
Webb County Sheriff’s Office personnel and partner agencies participate in a multiagency training exercise Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.Courtesy/Webb County Sheriff's OfficeWebb County and Laredo agencies partnered...
Tropical storm warnings issued as Gulf system nears Texas, Louisiana
Potential tropical cyclone 5 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to impact the Eastern Texas region on Tuesday evening.Pivotal WeatherUPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Five has been upgraded to Tropical Dep...
Brush fire near Highway 359 contained
By Yocelin GallardoPublished: Aug. 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM CDT|Updated: 21 hours agoAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleLAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A brush fire that broke out near Highway 359 is contained...
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