READY SET GO! Wildfire Evacuations
Hays County follows a 3 Level evacuation notification system, each structured around the readiness need and threat level. Know the current levels and what they mean to help make the best decision to stay safe. Don’t wait to evacuate if you feel unsafe.
About Evacuation Levels
LEVEL 1 - BE READY to evacuate.
Be aware of danger in the area. Stay informed: Sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Check the county emergency management website and follow local emergency services on social media for updates (county, sheriff’s office, fire agencies). Tune in to local news for more information. This is the time to pack and prepare to leave. Have your emergency plan and go-kit ready. Plan possible evacuation routes and transportation needs. Check with loved ones and emergency contacts. If you can do so safely, check with your neighbors, share information and ask for help if needed. Consider leaving early if you or your loved ones can't move quickly and need more time to evacuate, including older adults, families with children, people with disabilities and those with limited access to transportation. Consider moving pets and livestock early.
Level 2 - BE SET to evacuate.
There is significant danger in the area. Be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Time to act - there may not be enough time to pack your belongings and doing so is at your own risk. Leave if you or your loved ones can’t move quickly and need extra time to evacuate. Inform loved ones of your evacuation plans. Be prepared to relocate to a shelter or with family or friends outside of the affected area. Stay informed and be alert. Continue to check the county emergency management website, local emergency services on social media, and local news for updates. Conditions can change rapidly. Leave if you feel unsafe. You don't need to wait for another evacuation notice.
Level 3 - GO NOW!
Leave immediately! There is extreme danger in the area. It is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your loved ones and emergency responders. Do not stop to gather belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Emergency responders may not be available to provide help if you choose to stay. Do not return to the area until officials announce the area is safe.
Find evacuation information in your area
Check with your local emergency manager, county sheriff's office, or tribal police department for evacuation information updates.
Emergency Notification System
Get Phone, Text, and Email Alerts
The Capital Area Council of Governments and its partners are pleased to offer an emergency notification system to residents of Central Texas. Registering with WarnCentralTexas allows local officials to contact their communities by phone, email and text during times of disasters or public safety events.
Emergency Messages
Registering with WarnCentralTexas.org allows the City to directly contact residents by phone, text, or email during a disaster or public safety event. The City can quickly provide information that affects specific neighborhoods such as evacuation orders and directions to shelters.
Register
Residents must register a phone number and/or email address to receive alerts. To receive alerts on a mobile device, the cell phone must be registered under both 'mobile number' and text number' when signing up. Register at WarnCentralTexas.org and click 'Get Alerts'. If you have difficulty registering on the website, call the Office of Emergency Management at 512-393-8480 for assistance.
Manage Subscription
Residents can manage their subscription by logging in to their account on warncentraltexas.org. Contact information and types of messages received can be updated, and residents can opt out at any time.