County Judge Ruben Becerra and the mayors of San Marcos and Buda issued local disaster declarations over the weekend that are in effect for seven days or until the winter weather conditions no longer exist.
Hays County: What you need to know about travel, schools, cold weather resources
As winter weather conditions have worsened, Hays County officials are urging residents to stay off the roads, but provided tips and resources for those who cannot.
In a new release Sunday, Hays County Sheriff officials said they have been receiving reports of stranded motorists who cannot be reached by either fire, EMS, or deputies due to the hazardous roadways. Every effort is being made to reach the motorists but, in some cases, it may be impossible due to the ice on the roadway.
Resident who must drive due to extenuating circumstances and become stranded, Hays County dispatch will be asking the following questions:
Jane Hughson, mayor of San Marcos, signed a disaster declaration urging city residents to avoid traveling during the winter storm as it makes its way through the area and state.
With additional wintry precipitation expected later today and throughout the weekend that may make road conditions even more hazardous for motorists, Mayor Jane Hughson signed a Declaration of Local State of Disaster today that will be in effect for seven days unless continued by the City Council or terminated due to improved conditions.
Since temperatures are forecast to be below freezing for several days, the City recommends the public stay off of roads as much as possible or use extreme caution if driving is unavoidable.
Despite continued efforts to pre-treat roads with de-icing solution and sand by both City and TxDOT crews, precipitation continues to freeze and makes traveling very dangerous.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a local disaster declaration amid severe winter weather conditions.
Becerra signed the declaration on Sunday, which lasts for seven days or until winter weather conditions no longer exist.
“In collaboration with emergency management services in the community, we determined that weather-related conditions pose a significant threat to Hays County citizens and their property,” Becerra said in a statement. “Out of an abundance amount of caution, we will take measures to ensure the highest level of response and safety. Thanks to the outpouring of support by our staff and community, we stand vigilant during this time.”