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Trophy Club updates emergency planning: interlocal with Roanoke, siren upgrades and new resident programs
Summary
Town staff reported completion of an interlocal agreement with Roanoke for emergency management, a $155,000 allocation to replace outdoor warning sirens beginning in October, installation of flood gauges in a known flood area, and 75 residents signed up for a new 'Response Ready' program; TC alerts accounts rose about 12% (~630 accounts).
Town emergency-management staff told the Trophy Club Town Council on Monday that the town has completed an interlocal transition for emergency management services with the city of Roanoke, is planning a hardware-and-software replacement of the outdoor warning siren system funded at $155,000, and has expanded resident outreach and field sensors to improve alerts and flood monitoring.
Why it matters
Upgrading warning systems and formalizing emergency-management partnerships affect the town’s ability to warn residents of severe weather, flooding and other hazards. The town said the work increases resilience and integrates local capabilities with regional resources.
Key updates provided
- Interlocal agreement: Staff reported the December 2024 interlocal agreement with Roanoke to manage emergency management services is complete and the town’s basic emergency plan has been reviewed and approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management; further emergency support functions are being developed for state approval by September. - Outdoor warning and sirens: Council previously allocated $155,000 for replacement of the town’s outdoor warning siren systems. Staff said upgrades to hardware, software and activation capability are on track to begin in October. - Resident programs and alerts: Staff reported 75 residents had signed up for a new “Response Ready” program that provides first responders with pre-registered information about mobility challenges, pets and access needs. Communications staff said TC Alerts subscriptions increased about 12 percent, which staff equated to roughly 630 accounts receiving the town’s alerts. - Flood monitoring: Public works/utility staff have installed flood gauges in a frequently flooded area near the Tom Thumb and the fire station to support the National Weather Service “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” messaging and improve situational awareness.
Direct quote
“Since August of last year ... 75 residents have now signed up for our new response ready program,” staff said, describing outreach and registration gains. The staff presentation added that the town is “on track to begin replacing those outdated hardware, upgrading our software, and improving our activation capabilities starting this October.”
Next steps and public actions
Staff will continue the partnership with Roanoke, finish emergency support function documents for state approval, begin siren replacement work in October using the $155,000 allocation, and expand public outreach to increase TC Alerts and Response Ready signups.
Ending
Council members commended staff for the town’s emergency-planning progress and urged continued public outreach to ensure residents sign up for TC Alerts and the Response Ready program.
