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Kendall County adopts 30-day disaster order over New World Screwworm threat
Summary
Kendall County Commissioners adopted a 30‑day Declaration of Local Disaster concerning the threat of New World Screwworm, activating emergency-management coordination with state and federal agencies and authorizing county resources.
Kendall County Commissioners adopted an order on June 23 accepting a Declaration of Local Disaster related to the threat of the New World Screwworm, a livestock and wildlife pest the court said posed a local risk. The 30‑day order activates emergency-management measures and authorizes Kendall County to coordinate with state and federal agencies and to use county resources in response.
County Judge Shane Stolarczyk had signed the proclamation on June 18, and the court formally adopted Order O-20260623-2 at the June 23 meeting. The order was moved by County Judge Stolarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Andra Wisian; the recorded vote was unanimous, 5-0. Deputy Fire Marshal Juan Cardona updated the court on fire conditions and noted, "The Burn Ban will remain off until further notice of the Court." The disaster order is separate from the burn-ban status and focuses on disease monitoring and coordination.
The action directs county staff to coordinate with appropriate state and federal agencies and authorizes the use of county resources during the 30‑day activation period. The minutes do not list specific operational steps or costs; those details will be developed during emergency-management implementation and coordination with state partners.
