Blanco County Emergency Management

03/06/2025

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Affected residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry brush. In addition, avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and weeds that could be ignited. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

03/05/2025

Major MVA @ 1323 and 281. 281 is closed northbound please avoid the area

03/04/2025

A cold front will bring very strong winds and dry air across the entirety of South-Central Texas. A
Red Flag Warning in effect for all of South-Central Texas. Any fires that develop could spread extremely fast and be very difficult to impossible to control. In addition, A High Wind Warning is in effect for Val Verde County and Wind Advisory for the remainder of South-Central Texas

03/03/2025

On Tuesday, March 4th, the fire environment and fire potential is complex and dynamic due to uncertainty on rainfall coverage and amounts Monday night and early Tuesday morning. A long duration high wind event is likely to produce a prolonged period of critical to extremely critical fire weather in parts of the lower Rolling plains, Western/Eastern Hill Country and into South Texas. Critically dry fuel will not be widespread; however, the magnitude, duration, and scope of the fire weather could overpower the higher fuel moisture resulting in a high volume of wildfire response with the potential for several large, high impact fires. SPWO conditions will be SPWO conditions will be found anomalously far southeast in the Western/Eastern Hill Country, Central Texas and parts of South Texas where above normal grass loading, steep terrain, and available timber fuels are located.

01/21/2025

Blanco County Offices will be closed tomorrow January 21, 2025, due to winter weather. Please stay warm and be safe if you are traveling in this weather event.

11/19/2024

11/07/2024

Johnson City LBJ High School in collaboration with the City of Johnson City will host a Veterans Day Ceremony in the High School Gymnasium on Friday, November 8th. As a finale, there will be a Fireworks Pyrotechnic Display, including a cannon blast, to end the Ceremony in the parking lot of LBJHS.

10/27/2024

Blanco County’s CV-3 out on a Regional request by City of Manor during Manor Night Out 2024. Thanks for all the help in making this a successful trip.

08/02/2024

Representing Blanco County in the “Comex” Communication Exercise in Florence got some good feedback and compliments on our bus in this 2 day event.

07/10/2024

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05/11/2024

05/10/2024

REPORT DISASTER DAMAGES. Blanco County Residents Urged to Self-Report Damages to Homes and Businesses via the iSTAT
Blanco County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents in the surrounding areas to self-report damages sustained to their homes and/or businesses as a result of the severe weather via the iSTAT website below. The objective of this survey is to identify damages and support emergency management officials across the state to gain an understanding of damages that have occurred during the recent severe weather event.
Within the survey, you will have the opportunity to upload photos of your damages. Please ensure photos are clear and depict disaster-related damages.
This survey, available in both English and Spanish, can be accessed by visiting: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/. Reporting damages to Emergency Management is a voluntary activity, is not a substitute for reporting damage to an insurance agency and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

05/10/2024

If you experienced significant damage from tonight’s severe weather, you can report it here!

Texas Division of Emergency Management Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool Surveys

04/06/2024

Expect delays. Traffic backups are inevitable. Preparation ensures less frustration for visitors and residents alike.
Expect traffic changes. Normal travel paths may be disrupted.
Be prepared. If traveling, plan for your basic needs such as food, water, fuel for your vehicle, and bathroom breaks in case you are stuck in traffic.
Do what you can to HELP. Can you work from home or flex your work schedule when local roadways are full? Avoid roads being used to get people in or out of a local event.
Look out for each other. This is a rare opportunity, but it brings potential hazards. We must all do our part to be prepared. You may see travelers who are unfamiliar with the area. Be friendly,
helpful, and patient. If you have a fender bender, do not call 911 unless there are injuries, dangers, or leaking fluids.
Move your vehicles safely to the side of the road and exchange insurance information.
Be mindful of Texas’s “move over” law. Drivers in Texas are required to move over a lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching emergency vehicles, law enforcement,
tow trucks, utility service vehicles, TxDOT vehicles, or other highway construction or maintenance vehicles using visual signals or flashing lights activated on the roadside. On roadways with posted
speed limits of 25 mph or less, drivers must reduce their speed to 5 mph (Texas Transportation Code 545.157).
Keep emergency vehicles in mind when parking. Maintaining room for emergency vehicles is critical during large scale events such as the eclipse. Inside the city limits, parking in your driveway
or on your own property will help ensure first responders will not be impeded by parked vehicles on their way to an emergency call. In the county, this can be accomplished by parking completely
off the paved portion of the roadway.
Texas Solar Eclipses - Fact Sheet
Annular Solar Eclipse Begins:
With so many people gathering in our rural areas to witness this monumental event, here are some tips to make sure the eclipse event is fun and safe for everyone.
Do not trespass on private property.
Do not trespass on public properties that are closed. Do not park in fire lanes or block driveways or roadways; doing so could hamper first responders from reaching those in need.
Parking will be limited. Determine if there is public transportation where you plan to visit or be ready for long walks to where you are headed.
Do not litter. This includes leaving trash or debris on either public or private property as well as throwing away any garbage from a vehicle.

04/05/2024

On April 8, 2024, the moon will pass over the sun in Texas from 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Follow these safety tips to ensure a safe viewing experience:

Expect heavy traffic and sudden stops by drivers.
Be on alert for distracted pedestrians looking to the sky.
Keep your headlights on while driving, even in the daylight.
Do not wear eclipse glasses while driving.
Always keep your eyes on the road. Only view the eclipse once safely parked away from the flow of traffic.