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San Antonio city officials seek public input on neighborhood hazards, disaster preparedness
By Madalynn Lambert, Santiago Esparza at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of San Antonio is seeking input from residents about how natural and man-made hazards have affected their neighborhoods — and how the city can better prepare for future disasters.The City of San Antonio Office of Emergency Management opened a public survey asking residents to share their...
Key takeaway The survey is available at SA Speak Up and is open through July 31.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents, the City of San Antonio's effort to gather input on neighborhood hazards and disaster preparedness is particularly relevant given the community's own experiences with flash flooding. While the deadly Perrin Beitel flooding may not have directly affected Alamo Heights, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of effective hazard mitigation planning in the San Antonio area. The fact that design plans for the Loop 410 westbound access road were found to be vulnerable to overtopping during a significant flood event raises questions about the infrastructure in surrounding neighborhoods, including Alamo Heights. As residents participate in the survey and virtual public meetings, they should consider the specific flood risks and mitigation needs in their own community, and how the city's Hazard Mitigation Plan can be tailored to address these concerns. This input will be crucial in shaping a plan that effectively protects Alamo Heights and other San Antonio neighborhoods from future disasters.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of San Antonio is seeking input from residents about how natural and man-made hazards have affected their neighborhoods — and how the city can better prepare for future disasters.The City of San Antonio Office of Emergency Management opened a public survey asking residents to share their...
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