DRIPPING SPRINGS  — At its Feb. 20 meeting, the Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved amending the current Emergency Management Commission (EMC) ordinance. At the request of Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad and council member Geoffrey Tahuahua, the amendments were made in ...

HAYS COUNTY — One local organization has been the backbone of aiding first responders when they are assisting in emergency situations. The Hays County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is part of a nationwide approach to volunteer training and an organization that professional first responder...

HAYS COUNTY — Numerous agencies responded to the Vineyard Hill fire off Hilliard Road in Precinct 3 of Hays County on Saturday, July 8. As of noon on Monday, July 10 the fire was 100% contained. Kim Hilsenbeck, Hays County communications manager and public information officer, said that investigator...

Staff Report Buda  – The Buda Lions Club donated $500 to the Hays County Community Emergency Response Team.   CERT offers a nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that first responders rely on during disaster situations. In Hays County, the CERT volunteers are often seen providin...

The Hays County Office of Emergency Services and numerous public safety-minded partners invited residents to learn more about all aspects of personal safety during September, which has been proclaimed by the Hays County Commissioners Court as Emergency Preparedness Month. Multiple agencies participa...