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EOC director outlines mass-notification rollout, warns SB3 siren maintenance will be costly

Uvalde County Commissioners Court · April 15, 2026
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The emergency‑management director said a mass‑notification system rollout will cost about $7,000 annually and warned that Senate Bill 3 siren and warning installations funded by the state will create ongoing maintenance costs the county must cover.

Uvalde County’s emergency‑management director briefed commissioners on communications and EOC priorities tied to new state requirements under Senate Bill 3 and a planned mass‑notification platform.

The director said the county has implemented or is implementing a mass‑notification platform and expects recurring subscription costs of roughly…

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