Public Safety Resources
Kerr County Preparedness Toolkit
Checklists, alerts, and emergency contacts — in one place.
Downloadable Checklists
Flood Readiness Checklist
Pre-storm prep, evacuation routes, sandbag tips, and what to do during a flash flood watch in the Guadalupe River basin.
Wildfire Preparedness Checklist
Defensible space, Go-Bag essentials, and evacuation planning for Hill Country wildfire season.
Family Emergency Plan (FEMA)
A printable plan to fill out with your household — meeting points, contacts, medical info.
72-Hour Go-Bag Checklist
Water, food, medications, documents, and supplies every household should have ready to grab.
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
- CodeRED Kerr County Alerts
Official Kerr County emergency notification system for floods, evacuations, and public-safety alerts.
- National Weather Service — Austin/San Antonio
Severe weather watches and warnings covering Kerr County and the Hill Country.
- TxDOT DriveTexas Road Conditions
Real-time road closures during flooding and severe weather across Texas.
- Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Map
Active wildfire incidents and burn-ban status across Texas counties.
Local Emergency Contacts
- Emergency (Police / Fire / EMS)911
- Kerr County Sheriff's Office(830) 896-1216
- Kerrville Police Department(830) 257-8181
- Kerrville Fire Department(830) 257-2211
- Center Point Volunteer Fire Department(830) 634-2299
- Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department(830) 249-3333
- Kerr County Office of Emergency Management(830) 896-1234
- Texas DPS — Kerrville(830) 896-2611
- Peterson Regional Medical Center(830) 896-4200
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 first.
Preparation saves lives.
Learn more about Rich's work on emergency preparedness and regional coordination.
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