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Emergency management reports grass fire, 117‑page animal‑shelter disaster plan and upcoming exercises
Summary
Emergency management director Dionne Bumpas reported six incident responses over June–August including a 50‑acre lightning‑caused grass fire, a structure fire with a fatality and a multi‑vehicle crash; she described a 117‑page disaster plan for animal sheltering developed with Texas A&M and announced an LEPC hazmat tabletop and full‑scale exercise in November.
Dionne Bumpas, Grimes County Emergency Management, told the court her office had six responses in the June–August period including diesel spills, a storage tank explosion, a structure fire with a fatality, a truck‑vs‑18‑wheeler‑vs‑train crash and a 50‑acre grass fire.
"This past Sunday night, we had a 50 acre grass fire that went on until Monday afternoon," Bumpas said, and added it was determined to be caused by lightning. She described participation with Texas A&M on an animal‑shelter disaster plan (a 117‑page draft) and said the county will host a LEPC hazmat tabletop exercise and a full‑scale exercise on Nov. 8. Bumpas also reported conducting an emergency system alert test via email and text on Aug. 12.
Why it matters: The report highlights recent local incidents requiring interagency response and steps the county is taking on disaster planning, animal shelter preparedness and training. The court thanked the emergency office for coordination with volunteer fire departments and regional partners.
Next step: Emergency Management will continue exercises, refine the animal‑shelter disaster plan and update court members on exercise scheduling and locations.
