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Residents urge Smith County to boost emergency preparedness funding during budget workshop
Summary
Two public speakers told the Commissioners Court that Smith County should invest more in emergency preparedness, citing past regional power failures and hurricane responses and recommending training and mitigation funding.
Two public commenters urged the Smith County Commissioners Court on June 24 to prioritize emergency‑preparedness funding in the fiscal 2026 budget, telling the court that mitigation and training reduce response times and save lives.
Eric Bailey, director of preparedness and response and the EMTF‑4 regional coordinator at the Pineywoods Regional Advisory Council, told commissioners he was speaking as a concerned Smith County citizen. He asked, “Was Smith County prepared for…
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