Hays County is currently coordinating the countywide update of the Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which includes participation from all cities and villages in Hays County as well as the County itself.

A Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines actions that can be taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and their property from natural hazards. It is an effective tool in identifying risks from and vulnerabilities to natural hazards, allowing communities to take action to protect its people and infrastructure before disasters occur. These plans are required as a condition for receiving federal mitigation grant funding for projects. The plan is updated every five years. The current plan is available below.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2024

Public Comment

Part of the effort includes encouraging public feedback and involvement throughout the process. Citizens can provide their input regarding local community hazards by taking part in the Hays Hazard Mitigation Planning Public Opinion Survey.

Questionnaire responses will be collected through Jan. 1, 2025.

For further information regarding the plan, please contact Mike Jones, Hays County Emergency Services Director at mike.jones@hayscountytx.gov or Simone Corprew, Hays County Grants Administrator at simone.corprew@hayscountytx.gov. Additional information will also be posted on this website as it becomes available.

Please submit any comments to HMPComments@hayscountytx.gov or through regular mail to: Grants Administration Department, Hays County Government Center, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1204, San Marcos, Texas, 78666”. Emailed comments are preferred, and questions may also be directed to the above addresses.

Documents

2011 Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Status 2017

HMP Executive Summary July 2017