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Comal County continues local disaster declaration as drought worsens; hot-work permits explained
Summary
Officials said drought conditions remain severe in Comal County; the court continued the local disaster declaration and staff explained the hot-work permit requirement for welding and similar operations to reduce fire risk.
Comal County Commissioners Court voted to continue a local disaster declaration after staff reported the county remains among the driest in the region and that drought conditions are worsening.
Staff explained the practical effect of the county declaration: a hot-work permit requirement for activities such as welding, metal cutting and grinding. The permit requires applicants to agree to safety precautions — including having a spotter and a water source on site — to reduce the risk of ignitions. The county’s local action follows a governor’s disaster declaration that currently covers multiple counties.
Commissioners approved the continuation of the county’s declaration, which must be ratified within seven days of the judge’s original declaration to remain in effect.
