UPDATE: County government to resume operations tomorrow, most ISDs remain closed
Hays County operations will resume normal hours tomorrow, January 27, 2026. All county offices will be open and operating under their regular schedules. Please note that Wimberley ISD, Hays CISD and Dripping Springs ISD will remain closed tomorrow and San Marcos ISD will have a delayed start for the safety of students and staff.
Notice Regarding Warming Centers (updated 6:22 PM 01/24/26)
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Hays County IS currently under a Burn Ban. ​
Updated: 1/21/2026
Please continue to follow all local guidelines and help keep our community safe! Stay tuned for updates.
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Rules for Outdoor Burning
Public Health Notice: Rabies Outbreak in Local Wildlife - January 2026
For more information and updates, visit www.hayscountytx.gov/Health-Department
Know What to Do Before an Emergency Strikes
Understand the difference between Shelter in Place, Evacuate, Watch and Warning — and stay safe when every second counts.
Hays County Businesses Qualify For Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and that have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
More information: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/economic-injury-disaster-loans
iSTAT Damage Assessment
Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys
Select an incident option below to submit damages and losses to your Residential, Commercial, and/or Agricultural property.
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The ISTAT Link will take you to the main TDEM ISTAT page that provides both the video tutorial and the iSTAT Form. ISTAT Damage Survey Information
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The current damage survey link for this event is June 2nd - Ongoing Severe Weather
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