Comal County Judge Sherman Krause issued a local disaster declaration today.
In a statement, Public Information Officer Cary Zayas said the move ensures the county can fully activate emergency resources, support residents affected by flooding, and take steps to protect public health and property.
“Our area recently experienced severe weather impacts that require official action,” she said.
The county’s Emergency Management Plan is now activated and will remain in effect for seven days unless extended by the Commissioners Court.
“This action is about being prepared and responsive, not alarmed,” Zayas said. “We are committed to protecting the residents of Comal County and staying ready for what comes next.”
No further details were released but county commissioners meet 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The meeting can be viewed at mycomalcounty.com.
No bodies have been discovered in Canyon Lake and the county has not issued any statements about flood damage in the Upper Guadalupe River in Spring Branch, where the river empties into Canyon Lake.
Tuesday, Comal County ESD No. 3 –Canyon Lake Fire/EMS — isssued a statement asking residents to avoid areas where both in-state and out-of-state emergency service “resources” were looking for bodies in the Canyon Lake area.
“We ask that you please avoid the areas where you find search operations underway and show them the support and kindness that this community has always shown for Canyon Lake Fire/EMS.”
Pct. 1 Commissioner Doug Leecock clarified responders were searching west of Spring Branch to the Kendall County line, not Canyon Lake itself.
