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Brookshire outlines hurricane preparedness plan; seeks local fiduciary for donated relief funds
Summary
Council reviewed hurricane-readiness steps including backup power for facilities, Everbridge alerts, topping fuel tanks, buying ~100 blue tarps, MREs, four wheelchairs and pet crates, and documenting for FEMA. Staff said municipalities must have a nonprofit fiduciary to receive and distribute donations and are seeking local organizations to serve.
The Brookshire City Council used its May 7 meeting to review emergency-preparedness steps ahead of hurricane season and to identify gaps in the city's donations-handling process.
Staff reported that the convention center, annex and public-works facilities have emergency backup power and that the city's Everbridge alert system is active for public notifications. The city said it is topping off fuel tanks, purchasing about 100 blue tarps for shelter and property protection, buying MREs and stocking freezers to support staff and residents, and ordering four wheelchairs and pet crates to support sheltering needs. Staff emphasized the importance of documenting damage and response "from day one" to comply with FEMA requirements.
Officials also noted a new requirement, effective since 2025, that municipalities have a fiduciary nonprofit to collect and distribute donations; staff said they had contacted the Brookshire Chamber of Commerce and are exploring other local nonprofits to serve as a fiduciary for donations and long-term recovery. Waller County liaison Adam Garner introduced himself and offered county support if needed.
Council did not take formal action but directed staff to continue preparedness work and to follow up on identifying a local nonprofit fiduciary for donations.
