WilCo Declares September 'National Preparedness Month'

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — The Williamson County Commissioners Court passed a proclamation declaring September as National Preparedness Month, officials announced on Tuesday.

The declaration, county officials explained, serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared ahead of a natural disaster or other emergency.

“Hurricane Laura is a good example of how Mother Nature can strike anytime," Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said in a prepared statement. "Thanks to the quick response of the Office of Emergency Management and neighboring officials, we managed to house hundreds of people who were in the path of the category four hurricane; however, we never know when it may be us who face the brunt of the storm or any other life-threatening conditions. I am proud that we are getting ahead of the threat by educating our community and preparing our area before it is too late."

Although hurricane season has been in full force since June 1, 2020, there are many other threats our community and state can face, such as wildfires, sudden flash floods, tornadoes, ice storms, as well as man-made emergencies, officials noted. Stay informed of all emergencies in your local area by registering at www.warncentraltexas.org.

The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is dedicated to helping residents prepare for the unexpected during the month of September. Safety tips and guidance on how to create an emergency preparedness plan will be provided on a weekly basis this month on Twitter and Facebook under the handle @PreparingWilco. For more information on National Preparedness Month visit https://www.ready.gov/september.