San Antonio Fire Department staff presented a regional hazard and capability assessment—part of a three-year cycle covering 13 counties—that identifies top regional hazards, vulnerable populations and capability gaps the city and partner jurisdictions may need to address.

The presenter (listed in the briefing as the regional preparedness coordinator) said the process combines county-level risk data, Social Vulnerability Index information and local incident reports to prioritize scenarios for training and resource planning. The evaluation is intended to inform grant applications, mutual-aid agreements and equipment purchases and to guide short‑ and long‑term preparedness investments.

Staff described how the assessment supports requests for FEMA and other grant funding and noted that identified gaps can lead to shared purchases (ambulances, buses, specialized equipment) or adjustments to the City’s general‑fund budget when grants are not available. The presentation named voluntary organizations that commonly participate in disaster response—United Way, Team Rubicon and the American Red Cross—and said universities and other nongovernmental partners are included in annual and triannual exercises.

Committee members asked about interlocal agreements and mutual-aid arrangements; staff confirmed the assessment is used to shape those agreements and to identify shared resource needs. Members also requested a supplemental list of participating jurisdictions and civil organizations; staff agreed to provide that list at a future meeting.

The item was presented for information; no committee action was required.