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Kerr County plans to spend around $30K on installation of flood warning sirens, commissioners say
By Hannah Gonzales, Pachatta Pope, Sal Salazar, Samuel Rocha IV at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Kerr County said it plans to spend approximately $30,000 on the installation of flood warning sirens along the Guadalupe River.The flood warning systems, which include sirens, will be controlled by Kerr County, commissioners revealed in a Tuesday morning meeting. The meeting came after the county...
Key takeaway The county expects to install around 30 sirens, Kerr County Commissioners said.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The upcoming discussion of flood warning system agreements in Kerr County comes at a poignant time, as the community approaches the one-year mark of the devastating Guadalupe River flood. For Terrell Hills residents, this development is particularly relevant given the region's own history of flash flooding and the need for effective warning systems. The installation of new flash flood warning sirens and sensors in Kerr County, funded through Senate Bill 3, serves as a model for other communities in the San Antonio area to consider. As Kerr County moves forward with the next phase of its project, Terrell Hills officials may be watching closely to determine whether similar initiatives could be implemented locally to enhance public safety. The estimated $5 million price tag for the Kerr County project will likely be a key factor in any future discussions about flood warning systems in Terrell Hills.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Kerr County said it plans to spend approximately $30,000 on the installation of flood warning sirens along the Guadalupe River.The flood warning systems, which include sirens, will be controlled by Kerr County, commissioners revealed in a Tuesday morning meeting. The meeting came after the county...
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