The City Council moved to create a focused, locally led task force to examine options for emergency notifications — including outdoor sirens, county and cell‑broadcast alerts, and other communications channels — after discussion of the July storm responses. Councilmembers and emergency managers said multiple notification methods exist (cell‑broadcast alerts via towers, reverse 911, social media and sirens) but that a tailored approach is needed for the Wimberley valley because many people are visitors, phones can be off and riverfront properties experience rapid onset hazards.Presenters from Hays County Emergency Services District 4 and the city’s interim emergency managers described the multi‑facet nature of the problem: sirens are one tool but do not substitute for a comprehensive communications and operational plan that defines responsibilities among city, county, EOC, school district and volunteer organizations. The interim fire chief recommended beginning with a compact local group to define city priorities, then inviting county partners and other stakeholders to develop interoperable solutions. County representatives and community speakers urged prompt coordination with county officials who are seeking broader funds and legislative support.Council directed staff to convene a small city task force in the coming week to scope options, identify technical feasibility and report back; presenters said additional work would include reviewing past plans, validating alert triggers and channels, and identifying funding sources and partner roles.Nut graf: The council sought a practical, locally controlled starting point — a small task force — to determine what mix of sirens, cell alerts and outreach works for Wimberley before scaling coordination with county and state partners. Ending: Staff will assemble the task force, include city public‑safety leads and the interim fire chief, and report outcomes to the council promptly.