Public Health Emergency Preparedness

The Hays County Local Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness Program coordinates the countywide public health response to large-scale emergencies and disasters – from naturally occurring ones such as a flu pandemic to those caused accidentally, such as a chemical spill, or intentionally by terrorist attack. The program is responsible for disaster planning, response, recovery and training as it relates to public health.

Planning for large-scale disasters efficiently means that a large number of volunteers will be necessary to provide medical, nursing, security and clerical functions, among other tasks. If you are interested in learning more about being a volunteer during an emergency situation, please visit hayscountycert.com or email laurie.taylor@hayscountytx.gov.

During emergencies, tune to your local cable or satellite TV provider’s emergency information station for important announcements. You can also visit HaysInformed.com or the Hays County Official Facebook page.

Recommended Links

• HaysInformed
• Hays County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Register your address for emergency notifications at WarnCentralTexas
• Hays County Office of Emergency Services
• Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair

Additional Links

• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Texas Division of Emergency Management 
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
• Department of Homeland Security
• American Red Cross
• National Weather Service
• City of San Marcos Office of Emergency Management 
• Zika