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City Council Meeting Minutes September 4,2018 <br /> proper tools with the latest technology without having to rely on sending staff <br /> out in the field during a major weather event. Advanced notifications <br /> currently being used include: WeatherGuidance, iNWS,NWSChat,Hays <br /> County WetMap,and Crisis Track. <br /> Ms.Ingle reviewed methods of communication used to notify residents in the <br /> event of an emergency. Methods used are: Storm sirens, Warn Central Texas, <br /> Emergency Alert System, 103.1 FM Radio station,Weather radios, and Adobe <br /> Connect. She also provided the following ways that we currently prepare our <br /> citizens: Public education campaigns, Social media campaigns, City emergency <br /> management website, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry(STEAR), <br /> and Certified StormReady. <br /> Discussion regarding notification within neighborhoods since the sirens are not <br /> operational. Staff will provide Council information regarding the sirens. <br /> Ms. Ingle provided information regarding improving monitoring at lift <br /> stations, new inundation mapping and develop a real-time flood forecasting <br /> system and model. <br /> Discussion was held regarding setting up block captains via the Neighborhood <br /> Commission and CONA. Discussion was also held regarding providing <br /> sandbags within the neighborhoods and the City taking the lead on that <br /> initiative. <br /> Ms.Ingle reviewed methods in which City Staff is prepared as well. These <br /> methods include: Emergency Operations Center structure,Training and <br /> Disaster Exercise program,Emergency Management plans and procedures, and <br /> Grant management system. <br /> Ms.Ingle reviewed the support and collaborations that Emergency <br /> Management has with city departments,joint operations with Hays County, <br /> San Marcos community partnerships,and other regional partnerships. <br /> Ms. Ingle provided that the next steps for emergency management were to <br /> continue pro-active efforts for education and communication with the residents <br /> and city staff of San Marcos. Staff plans to conduct a Threat and Hazard <br /> Identification and Risk Assessment, plan for the future training and exercises <br /> and implement new technologies. <br /> 2. Receive a Staff presentation and update regarding City of San Marcos Boards and <br /> Commissions, and provide direction to Staff. <br /> City of San Marcos Paget <br />