Hays County
Government
Main Phone Number
(512) 393-7779
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, Texas 78666
68F Fog
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A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Areas of dense fog before 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 15 mph, wi…
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Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
04/21/2018 - 10:52 PM
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
04/21/2018 - 10:52 PM
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
04/21/2018 - 10:52 PM
Many of our citizens are concerned about the possibility of an emergency such as natural disaster, act of terrorism, or disease outbreak. You can take steps now to help you prepare and be ready to cope if an emergency occurs. To help you prepare, we have provided actions which you can take in advance to protect yourself and your loved ones. There are two types of kits when preparing an Emergency Supply Kit. #1 a Shelter-in-Place kit which can sustain you and your family for two weeks. #2 an Evacuation kit which can sustain you and your family for three days. When determining what to stock in your Evacuation kit, consider items which have multiple uses. For example, a Multi-tool which has a knife, file, can opener, pliers, and snips takes up less space and weight than if you were to pack each one of those items separately.
Family and emergency contact information
Complete a contact card for each family member. Contact Cards should include all family members phone numbers along with friends or relatives to contact in case of an emergency. Choose an out of town contact for all family members to notify they are safe. It may be easier to make a long distance call versus a call across town during an emergency. Keep these cards in a wallet, purse, or backpack.
Identify a location in advance where all members of the family can meet in the event your home has been compromised by disaster.
Your family's plan should include situations when you are together or away at work or school. Plan for each possible disaster situation. Whether you have to evacuate your home or you need to shelter in place, have a plan ahead of time.
Your plan should address these considerations:
Primary and alternate evacuation destinations and routes.
Public Shelters
Shelter in Place 72-96 hours
Utilities shutoff and safety
Pets/service animals/livestock
Special dietary and/or medication considerations
Review these plans with all members of your family and update annually.
It’s important that you and your family know what to do before, during, and after an emergency. This means understanding which emergencies are likely to occur in your area and specific responses to each one. Keep this website in your favorites and "Like" our Facebook page.
You can Register your phone to receive information about potential threats through text and voicemail alerts. Find more information on how to sign up for alerts in your area at: wireless.capcog.org/
Once you have prepared yourself and your family, get involved in strengthening your community. Join the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT actively involves citizens in making our community safer, stronger and better prepared. Go to Hayscountycert.com to get involved.