Winter weather warrants disaster declaration

Hays County has officially issued a disaster declaration following days of winter weather conditions that brought freezing temperatures, icy roads and fallen tree limbs.

According to the county, these conditions have caused significant damage throughout the county, mobilizing county resources to deal with the dangerous conditions. 

“Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra under the advisement of Mike Jones, Emergency Services Director, and Alex Villalobos, Chief of Staff, issued the declaration to  prevent threats and maintain the health and safety of the community,” Hays County said in a statement at 1:54 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.

According to the declaration, this activates the Hays County Emergency Management Plan. 

The disaster declaration will remain in effect until winter weather conditions no longer exist, it expires after seven days or it is continued by a resolution of the Hays County Commissioners Court.

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