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Court reappoints Mike Gear as Emergency Management Coordinator for another year
Summary
The Commissioners Court reappointed Mike Gear as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator for one year at a staffing amount of $20,000, and Gear outlined risk priorities including wildland interface fires and domestic terrorism preparedness.
The Aransas County Commissioners Court reappointed Mike Gear as Emergency Management Coordinator for a one‑year term beginning April 8, 2025, with staffing set at $20,000.
Gear summarized perceived threats and priorities for the coming year: while hurricanes remain a top threat, he said the county faces growing risks from wildland‑urban interface fires and the evolving threat of domestic terrorism. He described plans to convene roundtable discussions with veterans and federal partners, increase tabletop exercises for high‑risk events and improve planning for large public events.
Commissioners approved the reappointment by unanimous vote and thanked Gear for expanding outreach and emergency‑planning efforts; Gear said he will pursue training and tabletop exercises and coordinate with law‑enforcement partners and regional officials.
