Commissioners declare August Emergency Management Awareness Month, praise local emergency staff

Aug 20, 2026

Nueces County Commissioners Court unanimously proclaimed August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month, thanking county emergency staff and local fire and law-enforcement partners and noting coastal hazards and rail/pipeline risks.

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The court unanimously passed a resolution designating August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month for Nueces County, citing the county’s exposure to hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, hazardous materials incidents and wildfires.

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