Bexar County Fire Marshal/Office of Emergency Management

09/21/2026

Emergencies happen. Make sure you're family is prepared. Visit bexar.org/beprepared/ to learn more.

09/18/2026

When an emergency happens, your family may not always be together. Having a family plan is key when it comes to trying to keep your loved ones safe and knowing what to pack in a emergency to-go kit. For more information, visit bexar.org/beprepared/

09/16/2026

Bexar County is no stranger to dangerous floods and that's why we're partnering with the San Antonio River Authority to remind everyone Floods Don't Care with a goal of zero flood deaths in Bexar County. For more information, visit floodsdontcare.com for flood safety tips and to sign up for alerts.

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09/16/2026

BURN BAN IN EFFECT: Bexar County Commissioners Court have approved a 90-day burn ban in unincorporated Bexar County. The ban will prohibit outdoor burning due to the extremely dry conditions and the heavy fuel loads with changes in high wind conditions could create a public safety hazard.

The Bexar County Fire Marshals Office monitors the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), which measures wildfire potential. The index has risen to 638 following several days of no significant rainfall. The index threshold for Commissioners Court to implement a burn ban in Bexar County is 575.

Household trash, or other domestic waste materials need to be burned in burn barrels with a wire mesh screen to prevent sparks or flames. The order can be lifted when authorized by the Bexar County Fire Marshals Office.

A violation of the Burn Ban is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

09/14/2026

In recognizing National Preparedness Month, Bexar County's Office of Emergency Management is conducting it's first Citizens Academy. Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. we explain how people can better prepare themselves incase an emergency happens. Kudos to our team and partners for making this happen all month long!

09/03/2026

Our OEM team is out in the field with SBA, visiting areas of unincorporated Bexar County to continue assessing storm damage. These damage assessments are an important step in determining whether damage thresholds are met for potential federal disaster assistance.

Our teams and partners remain actively in the field, assessing impacts and gathering information to support residents and help our communities move forward.

If you have experienced damage, please report it using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT): damage.tdem.texas.gov

Reporting your damages helps officials understand the severity of impacts and supports efforts to connect affected Texans with available services.
Please note that reporting damages through iSTAT is
*voluntary
*does not replace filing a claim with your insurance provider
*does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

If you have insurance, contact your provider directly.

09/02/2026

Bexar County Office of Emergency Management is proud to join the Texas Dept of Emergency Management (TDEM) and officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as they conduct preliminary damage assessments. The assessments will help determine if the thresholds are met for federal disaster aid.
If you have experienced damage, please report it using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT): damage.tdem.texas.gov
Reporting your damages helps officials understand the severity of impacts and supports efforts to connect affected Texans with available services.
Please note that reporting damages through iSTAT is
*voluntary
*does not replace filing a claim with your insurance provider
*does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.
If you have insurance, contact your provider directly.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month and we're all hands on deck! Our website has plenty of resources in how families can prepare before an emergency happens. People with limited mobility, or who may need additional support during an emergency, should sign up for STEAR: https://stear.texas.gov/.

08/20/2026

Please be aware that there's a Heat Advisory that will be in effect the next few days. Be aware of heat related illnesses, like heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Check on your neighbors and don't ever leave any children or pets in hot vehicles.
If you're working outside, hydrate often and take breaks in shade or air conditioning, if possible.
Let's keep cool together.