Order No. 28163
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED
COMMUNITY PLAN FOR KERR COUNTY
On this the 14th day of July, 2003 upon motion made by Commissioner Letz and
seconded by Commissioner Baldwin, the Court unanimously approved by a vote 4-0-0
the Community plan subject to making the major employers as inclusive as possible to
be current, with Commissioner Williams to do the update.

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P.O. Box 290965
Kerrville, Texas
78029-0965
HILL COUNTRY
A POWERFUL VOICE
IN A CHILD'S LIFE . .
June 19, 2003
The Honorable Pat Tinley
Kerr County Judge
Kerr County Courthouse
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Dear Judge Tinley:
Office (830) 896-2272
Fax (830) 896-2309
hccasa ~ ktc.com
Enclosed please find the proposed Community Plan for Kerr County. As you
know, this plan is the result of a series of focus group meetings that have been
conducted over the past three months under the guidance of Alamo Area
Council of Governments (AACOG). I received word today that AAGOG has
signed off on this plan and so I am submitting it to you for your review.
After you have looked it over (and made whatever suggestions you wish) we will
consider it ready to submit to Commissioner's Court for approval. AACOG
wants to be present the day the plan is reviewed by the Court and I have told
them we will get that scheduling information to them.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate calling me.

Exec~ve Director
Hill Country CASA
SERVING. KERR, BANDEAA, KENDALL, AND GlLLESPIE COIJNTlES
HCCASA IS A MEMBER OF TEXAS AND NATIONAL CASA ASSOCIATIONS
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
AND
PUBLIC SAFETY
NARCOTICS LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMUNITY PLAN
JUNE 2003
Points of Contact:
Kerr County -Judge Pat Tinley - (830) 792-2211
Diane Oehler - (830) 896-2272
Peter Steeghs -Juvenile Justice - (830) 257-6110
Bill Hill -Public Safety/Narcotics Law Enforcement - (830) 257-2991
Bobbie Lesser -Victim Services - (830) 257-7088
KERB COUNTY, TEXAS
CRINIINAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY PLAN
JUNE 2003
INDEX:
I. Purpose and timeline
II. Background and Introduction
III. Crime Statistics and Trends 2000-2001
IV. Resources
V. Priorities, Needs and Gaps in Services in 2003
VI. Revision of Priorities, Needs and Gaps in Service for 2003
VII. Measurement of Progress in meeting Priorities, Needs & Gaps
VIII. Committee Recommendations
IX. Kerr County Emergency Management Hazard Analysis
PART ONE - CRIlvIE AND DELINQUENCY
I. PURPOSE AND TIMELINE
Since 1997 the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office
has given funding priority to projects that are part of a comprehensive
Community Plan. This means that criminal justice planners have worked with
diverse groups of community leaders to identify priorities in community needs
and to develop comprehensive strategies that address these needs.
The Community Plans that resulted from these collaborative efforts
identified community resources, noted the coordination between local
agencies, identified the gaps in services and laid out strategies to address the
stated needs. In 2000 the Governor's Office announced that these Community
Plans would no longer be tied solely to criminal justice grants but would be
used as the foundation for comprehensive five year plans that addressed each
community's general needs. There is indication that Community Plans may
well become the framework through which most federal and state grants are
allotted.
The following community plan is submitted for Kerr County to be used
for planning purposes.
II. BACKGROUND
Kerr County is located in the south central region of Texas and includes
the cities of Kerrville, Ingram, Center Point and Hunt. The county's
geographical area measures some 1,107 square miles. Census 2000 figures
show that Kerr County had a total population of 43,653 with a sizable
Caucasian majority. There was identification of a small minority community,
primarily Hispanic, in Kerr County. However, because undocumented workers
and families are not likely to be counted by the Census, the proportion of
Hispanics living in the county is probably higher than was recorded. As of
2000, about 25% of school age children and one third of the infants born in
Kerr County were Hispanic.
In 2001, a demographic study underwritten by the Cailloux Foundation
showed the median age in Kerr County to be 43.8 years. This older than
average median age and decreasing numbers of individuals in their 20s, 30s,
and 40s suggests a retirement community. Latest available statistics show a
median household income of $23,205 with a per capita income of $12,899.
Altho~~gh there are pockets of wealth in the county; some 50.7% of public
school students in Kerr County qualify for nutrition programs that target
children from economically disadvantaged homes.
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Within the county there are 15 public schools and several smaller
parochial and private schools. The latest available (1999-2000) school dropout
rate for Kerrville ISD is .8%; Ingram ISD had a drop out rate of 1.1% and Center
Point ISD's rate was 3.9%. Over that same period of time the state's average
was .3%. Census data from 1990 (latest available) showed Kerr County's
illiteracy rate to be 2 5%.
Kerr County has three hospitals; Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital, the
Kerrville State Hospital and a Veteran's Administration Hospital -South Texas
Health Care System. The county's employment base is a mixture of government
jobs, retail trade, service industry, manufacturing and construction. The
county's average wage scale is low. The unemployment rate is also low but
minorities are disadvantaged in that statistic. There is a Texas Workforce
Commission office in Kerrville and AACOG's Workrite Committee also works to
improve employment opportunities in the county.
There is no significant heavy industry in Kerr County. There are several
small corporations who base operations out of this area but their work forces
are relatively small. Agriculture is still a notable part of the county's economic
base. Tourism is the most significant single industry in the county.
III. CRIME STATISTICS/TRENDS 2000-2001
Kerr County faces many of the same social and law enforcement
problems as other rural counties in Texas. However, because of the city of
Kerrville's location and size; Kerr County has traditionally been instrumental
in providing many services to surrounding rural areas.
A. Adults - 18 years and older:
	2000	2001
1. Crimes against Persons	170	156
(Murder, assault, rape etc.)		
2. Crimes against Property	321	307
(theft, fraud, vandalism)		
3. Weapons Offenses	17	11
4. Driving Intoxicated	294	330
5. Crimes against Family	67	72
6. Sex Offenses (except		
rape & prostitution)	12	10
7. Crimes against Public	997	62 5
Peace (drunk, disorderly		
conduct, prostitution, etc.)		
Totals	1,878	1.511
B. Youth - 17 years and younger:
	2000	2001
1. Crimes against Persons	86	96
2. Crimes against Property	106	46
3. Weapons Offenses	7	4
4. Driving Intoxicated	1	7
5. Crimes against Family	1	1
6. Sex Offenses	5	2
7. Crimes against Public	223	220
Peace		
Totals	429	476
C. Substance Abuse Arrests -
2000 2001
Adults 188 213
Juveniles 3 7 5 5
Totals 225 268
D. Gang Information - We have no information of organized adult or
juvenile gangs in Kerr County.
E. Registered Sex Offenders -
2000
73
2001
75
F. Truancy Rates -Kerrville ISD, Ingram ISD and Center Point ISD all
reported an attendance rate of 98.5% in the 1999-2000 academic
year.
IV. RESOURCES
Kerr County has a variety of public and private agencies/organizations
that provide resources to our community. Chief among those are the
following:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Kerr County Sheriff s Department
Kerrville Police Department
Ingram City Marshall's Office
-Texas Department of Public Safety
216"` Judicial District Narcotics Task Force
Kerr County Constables
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Drug Enforcement Agency
Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
U.S. Customs
U.S. Border Patrol
Kerr County Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments
Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
Military Resources
Crime Stoppers
CURRENTLY FUNDED CJD PROJECTS
216 Judicial District Narcotics Task Force - is a cooperative narcotics
law enforcement project sponsored by the Kerrville Police Department, the
Kerr County Sheriff's Department and the Ingram City Marshall's Office.
Hill Country CASA -works with the Courts to provide advocacy services
for children involved in the judicial process because of abuse or neglect.
Hill Country Crisis Council - maintains a safe house and provides crisis
intervention, counseling and other services for victims of domestic violence,
sexual assault and related crimes.
Kerr County Juvenile Facility (Kerr County Juvenile Board) -locked
facility which provides therapeutic placement for pre and post adjudicated
juveniles.
Kids' Advocacy Place -provides services for victims of child abuse and
their non-offending family members in the form of evaluation, intervention
and evidence gathering.
FAITH BASED AND CBO ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross -educational forums and disaster relief
Any Baby Can -assists children who have disabilities (birth to twelve)
Calvary Temple Daycare -provides private pay and government
subsidized day care for low income famines.
Center Point ISD -education and support services pre-K to 12`h grade
Christian Assistance Ministry -ecumenically sponsored/supported;
provides community coordination of food and rent/utility supplements
for needy families.
Christian Women's Job Corp- provides job training and support services
for low income women.
Churches of all denominations -have various community outreach
programs
Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG) -staffs local service
uelivery for children and families with multi-agency needs.
Community Social Action Council - provides a networking forum for
service agencies
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Dieters Senior Center -wide variety of services for the area's elderly
Divide ISD- education and support services pre-K through 6th grade
Hill Country Christian Counseling -ecumenically sponsored/supported;
provides sliding scale low cost counseling
Hill Country Family Outreach -provides intervention in families who
have been identified as being at risk for child abuse/neglect.
Homespun ECI -provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for
developmentally delayed children (birth to three)
Hunt ISD -education and support services pre-K through 6th grade
Ingram ISD -education and support services pre-K through 12`h grade
K'Star Youth and Family Services - operates an emergency shelter for
children as well as a counseling program for children and families in
conflict/crisis.
Kerr County Child Services Board -coordinates special services for
children in state care and promotes community awareness of child abuse
Kerr County Indigent Health Center - (limited) indigent health care
Kerrville Area Hospice -provides support services for the terminally ill
and their families.
Kerrville ISD- education and support services pre-K through 12`h grade
Kerrville Ministerial Alliance -ecumenical group
Partners in Ministry -non-denominational group which assess
community needs and identifies/coordinates local resources to meet
those needs
Peterson Regional Health Care Center -privately funded hospital which
serves the area
Raphael Free Community Clinic -provides low cost medical services to
area residents; emphasis on women and children without insurance.
Salvation Army - provides a variety of services including an emergency
shelter, dental clinic and meal programs.
Sunshine Inn Children's Resource Center -provides government
subsidized daycare and after school programs for low income families
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (`TDPRS) -
removes children from abusive homes and provides services for those
children and their families.
Texas Rehabilitation Commission -provides vocational rehabilitation
services to people with physical or mental disabilities.
Texas Rural Legal Aid - (limited) low cost legal aid for economically
disadvantaged
Texas Workforce Commission -provides employment opportunities
and services for the unemployed.
Volunteers of America -provide housing (sliding scale) and support
services for low income elderly.
WIC -food/nutrition program for women and children

YMCA -provides daycare, after school programs and structured activities
for youth.
Mental Health Services
Kerrville State Hospital
Hill Country Mental Health Center
Private practitioners
Drug/Alcohol Treatment Programs
Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Independence House
La Hacienda
Starlight Treatment Center
Emergency Shelters
Hill Country Crisis Council (women and children victimized by domestic
violence or sexual assault)
K'Star Emergency Shelter (children)
Salvation Army Lodge (indigent adults and families)
Emergency Financial Services
Christian Assistance Ministry
Churches of various denominations
Salvation Army
St. Vincent De Paul Society
V. PRIORITIES, NEEDS AND GAPS IN SERVICES IDENTIFIED IN
2003 COMMLTNTTY PLAN
The 2003 Kerr County Community Plan identified major criminal justice
issues that were of concern to the citizens of Kerr County. Additionally,
in an attempt to move towards a comprehensive community planning
strategy; community needs and gaps in services that are not directly
related to criminal justice were also identified.
The major criminal justice categories that the community planning
group identified in 2003 were:
1. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
2. Victim Services
3. Public Safety and Narcotics Law Enforcement
4. Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
VI. REVISION OF PRIORITIES, NEED AND GAPS IN SERVICE FOR 2003
1. .iUVENILE JUSTICE
Issues pertaining to juvenile justice and delinquency in our area
continue to be a top priority in the Kerr County Community Plan. Within the
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency portion of the Kerr County Community Plan
priority is given to the following programs:
(a) Delinquency intervention program for juveniles at their first
involvement with the juvenile justice system; participation by
parent is court-ordered. (i.e. Juvenile First Offender Program.)
(b) Substance abuse treatment programs and substance abuse
education programs for at-risk and adjudicated youth.
(c) Counseling services for pre and post adjudicated juveniles and
their families.
(d) Life-skills education and experiential therapy programs.
(e) Programs and services that focus on early delinquency
interventions with pre-teens who are at-risk of becoming
involved in the juvenile justice system.
Support has also been shown for a transitional living program that
would help juveniles successfully make the change from detention back to
their homes and the community. Support was also shown for intervention
services for juvenile sexual offenders. Support was also shown for programs
that focus on teaching parenting skills to teenage parents, increasing
successful school performance of juvenile offenders, summer recreational
programs for youth, career technical-skill development programs and
increasing job opportunities for juveniles.
The statistics provided in this community plan show that the level of
delinquent activity by juveniles has increased. In addition to the increased
level of referrals to the juvenile authorities, many of the community-based
programs that were once available to juvenile offenders have been cut in
recent years due to a lack of funding. While it is understood that punitive
punishment is necessary when dealing with delinquent behavior; there is also
a growing awareness that intervention and rehabilitation strategies are
imperative in successfully dealing with juvenile justice concerns. Kerr County's
Juvenile Probation Department does not currently have resources available to
address the gaps in services.
saps in Service:
There is a lack of service available for at-risk juveniles and juvenile
delinquents in our community. The Juvenile Court in Kerr County has
limited options available for referral as young people move through the
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juvenile justice system. Although counseling is available to juveniles
while they are in detention at the Kerr County Juvenile Facility, there is
no continuum of services once they are released. In the current system,
indigent children or children with no insurance (who have been
adjudicated) have no therapeutic or rehabilitative services available
unless they qualify for 1vIF~IR programs.
There is a need to enhance the therapeutic and rehabilitative aspect of
the juvenile justice system in our community through the creation of new
programs and services available outside of confinement. Intervention
programs such as first-offender program would provide a possible alternative
to incarceration and adjudication in many cases for at-risk youth.
2. VICTIM SERVICES-
Within the Victim Services portion of the Kerr County Community Plan
priority is given to programs that provide:
1. Services to victims of felony crimes, of child abuse, of
domestic violence and of sexual abuse. These programs
should provide counseling, legal and personal advocacy,
emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment and crisis
intervention.
2. Education and prevention programs that focus on issues such
as family dynamics, substance abuse, at-risk youth, domestic
violence and sexual abuse.
3. Related needs (not specifically victims' services) such as
affordable childcare, affordable housing, affordable medical
care and programs that address our communities lack of
employment opportunities.
Historically, many of the resources listed earlier in this plan have worked
to provide support and social services to those individuals (victim and non-
victim) who seek assistance. In Kerr County, we are able to give limited help to
families and individuals who seek basic needs (food, clothing, childcare,
temporary housing, and utility bills). There is some local advocacy for the
disabled as well as some job training and development. In addition, there is
some medical and dental care available as well as limited, no cost or sliding
scale counseling. Our community (those agencies and organizations who
provide victims services, in particular) has made good progress in coordinating
services and networking information so that our resources are optimally used
and maximum benefits realized.
Gaps in Service
The local District and County Attorney Offices have Victims' Assistance
Programs that are not well organized or well publicized in our county.
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There is a need to enhance Kerr County's program of assisting victims
with benefits available through the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
There is also a need to provide an organized Victim Service program
which tracks cases and coordinates services for those individuals who
have been impacted by crime.
There are gaps in accessibility to affordable services in the areas of
housing, medical/dental/optical care, family and individual counseling,
and quality childcare (most especially 24-hour/7 day a week care).
Additionally there are very limited resources to assist women and
families trying to transition into independent living situations who need
help with utility deposits, childcare, food and educational/job training
opportunities. Often these families have been impacted by domestic
violence, child abuse and substance abuse.
3. PUBLIC SAFETY AND NARCOTICS LAW ENFORCEMENT -
As the population of Kerr County continues to grow, so do problems
concerning public safety, narcotics enforcement and juvenile-related crimes.
Additionally, local law-enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency
medical units must now concern themselves with issues of Homeland Security
and emergency preparedness.
Local law enforcement agencies lack the funding, personnel and
equipment necessary to provide the needed level of narcotics law enforcement
if they are to effectively combat the drug problem in Kerr County. By
participation in the 216`h Judicial District Narcotics Task Force, these agencies
are able to deal with Kerr County's drug problem at a reasonable cost.
The Public Safety and Narcotics Law Enforcement section of the Kerr
County Community Plan gives priority to:
(a) Maintaining operation of the 216` Judicial District Narcotics Task
Force
(b) Providing training and equipment for law enforcement, fire and
emergency medical personnel in areas of Homeland Security and
emergency preparedness as well as large-scale crisis prevention and
control.
(c) Hire and train juvenile officers for the Kerrville Police Department
and the Kerr County Sheriff's Department.
(d) Hire a special prosecutor for the 216` Judicial District Attorney to
handle sex crimes.
Gaps in Service:
Training and equipment are needed for law enforcement, fire and
emergency medical personnel where Homeland Security issues are
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concerned. (See attached Kerr County Emergency Management Analysis
adopted by Kerr County Commissioner's Court in March 2003.)
Law enforcement agencies need officers trained and assigned to handle
juvenile cases. Kerr County has some school resource officers at present
and it would be helpful to also have juvenile officers who would handle
off-campus investigations.
The 216'h Judicial District Attorney needs a prosecutor to specifically
handle sex crime cases.
4. HOMELAND SECiJRITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In March 2003, Kerr County's Commissioner's Court adopted an
emergency management hazard analysis for the County. (That document may
be viewed at the end of this Community Plan.) Training and equipment needs
are addressed under priority two of the Public Safety and Narcotics Law
Enforcement portion of this plan.
VII. MEASURMENT OF PROGRESS TO BE MADE IN MEETING PRIORITIES,
NEEDS AND GAPS IN SERVICE
1..Tuvenile Justice and Delinquency -our priorities, needs and gaps in
service focus on the support and expansion of programs that:
• prevent juvenile crime
• intervene and make changes in the lives of at-risk children
• support the work of law enforcement agencies as they work with
Kerr County's youth.
Our goal is to offer a full spectrum of juvenile justice related services in
Kerr County. These services would include prevention and intervention
programs which focus on character building, decision making and
leadership, life skills, substance abuse, counseling and adequate law
enforcement involvement in juvenile issues.
Our objective is to find continuing support for existing prevention and
intervention programs and find resources to add new programs.
2. Victim Services -Our priorities, needs and gaps in service focus on the
support and expansion of programs that provide:
• services to victims of felony crime, of child abuse, of domestic
violence, and of sexual abuse
• education and prevention programs that focus on topics related to
those four categories
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Our goal is to provide a full spectrum of victim service programs in Kerr
County. These programs would assist each victim of a crime with direct
services such as benefit application, counseling and advocacy. Programs
would also provide education to the whole community about issues that are
related to crime and victimization.
Our objective is to find continuing support for existing victim programs
and expand the population service with additional services.
3. Public Safety and Narcotics Law Enforcement -our priorities, needs and
gaps in service focus on continued support for:
• programs that keep our community safe
• programs effecting Homeland Security and emergency preparedness
• expansion of programs that will allow law enforcement and the
Courts to deal with their specific areas of concern.
Our goal is to keep Kerr County safe and to reduce the incidents of crime by
giving law enforcement and prosecutors offices the support they need to do
their job.
Our objective is to find continuing support for existing law enforcement
programs and expand public services with new programs that focus on specific
areas of concern.
3. Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness -Training and
equipment needs are addressed under priority two of the Public Safety and
Narcotics Law Enforcement portion of this plan.
VIII. CONIl~IITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
The 2003 Kerr County Community Plan worked to identify major
criminal justice issues that were of concern to the citizens of Kerr County.
Areas of concern within each of those criminal justice issues were identified
and ranked. In an attempt to move towards a comprehensive community
planning strategy; community needs and gaps in services that are not directly
related to criminal justice were also identified.
The major criminal justice categories that the community planning
-group identified:
1. Tuvenile Justice and Delinquency -Within this section of the Kerr
County Community Plan, the priority programs for funding are:
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• Delinquency Intervention programs for juveniles at first
involvement with the juvenile justice system; parents are court-
mandated to participate. (i.e.: Juvenile First Offender Program.)
• Substance abuse treatment programs and substance abuse
education programs for at-risk and adjudicated youth.
• Counseling services for pre and post adjudicated juveniles and
their families.
• Life-skills education programs and experiential therapy
programs.
• Programs and services that focus on early delinquency
interventions with pre-teens who are at-risk of eventually
becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.
2. Victim Services - In Victim Services priority is given to:
o Programs that provide services to victims of felony crimes, of
child abuse, of domestic violence and of sexual abuse.
o Education and intervention programs that focus on issues
such as family dynamics, substance abuse, at risk youth,
domestic violence, sexual abuse and advocacy services.
3. Public Safety and Narcotics Law Enforcement -gives priority to:
o Maintaining operation of the 216`h Judicial District Narcotics
Task Force
o Providing training and equipment for law enforcement, fire
and emergency medical personnel in those areas involving
Homeland Security and emergency preparedness.
o Hire and train juvenile officers for the Kerr County Sheriff
and Kerrville Police Departments
o A special prosecutor to handle sex crimes for the 216`h
Judicial District Attorney's Office.
4. Homeland Securityand Emergency Preparedness - In March 2003,
Kerr County's Commissioner's Court adopted an emergency
management hazard analysis for the County. (That document may be
viewed at the end of this Community Plan.)
• Training and equipment needs identified in that study are
addressed under priority two of the Public Safety and Narcotics
Law Enforcement portion of this plan.
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INGRAM/KERRVILLE/KERR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
HAZARD ANALYSIS
FEBRUARY - 2003
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to identify and prioritize the hazards, which are
most likely to occur and cause loss of life, personal injury and/or property damage or loss
in Ingram, Kerrville and Kerr County. This Hazard Analysis is an integral part of the
Hazard Mitigation Annex (Annex P) of the Emergency Operations Plan.
OVERVIEW
There are several natural and technological hazards that pose a risk to the cities of
Ingram, Kerrville and Kerr County. Although the possibility exists for any of the listed
hazards to occur, they are prioritized based on the probability of occurrence and the
potential impact to the communities. Identification of the hazards, which pose the most
significant threat, cannot transpire without looking at the area and communities that
would be affected. A profile of this area is included to help better illustrate the
vulnerability to the prioritized hazards.
GENERAL AREA DESCRIPTION
Kerr County is located in the Hill Country of South Central Texas, twenty-eight
(28) road miles northwest of Bexar County. The County contains 1101 square miles and
has a population of approximately 43,653 according to the 2000 U.S. Census. This
represents an increase of 20.2% since 1990. The Texas Water Development Board
estimates the population in 2020 for Kerrville at 28,000 and Kerr County at 65,000. Kerr
County, with it's rolling hills, Guadalupe River and moderate climate, has many
camping, vacation and retirement opportunities. Coupled with convention facilities and
unique cultural aspects, the area draws many visitors. Over one million non-residents
spend the night in Kerr County annually.
The County contains two (2) incorporated cities and four (4} unincorporated
towns/communities. The incorporated cities are: Kerrville (population 20,425); Ingram
(population 1,701); and). The unincorporated communities are: Camp Verde (41), Hunt
(708), and Mountain Home (96). Center Point (population 1250)
GOVERNMENT
County government consists of an elected County Judge, four county
commissioners, Sheriff, district judge, county attorney and road engineer. The City of
Kerrville has aCouncil-Manager form of government. Elected every other year for
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Two-year terms, the Council consists of five people, one of whom serves as Mayor. The
City Manager is appointed by Council members. The City of Ingram has aCouncil-
Mayor form of government with five (5) Council members in addition to the Mayor, a
City Marshal appointed by Council every two (2) years and a Public Works/Floodplain
Manager/On-site Sewage Officer, who is also appointed.
TRANSPORTATION
Kerr County is serviced by U. S., State and Interstate Highways. These are: IH-
10, Texas 27, 39, 41, & 534 (East-West); U.S. 87, U.S. 83,Texas 16 & 173 (North-
South).
The local airport, Louis Schreiner Field, has a runway length of 6,000 ft. The
nearest commercial airline service is in San Antonio, 62 miles to the Southeast of
Kerrville. Aircraft rental and leasing is available at Louis Schreiner Field from two
entities: Dugosh aircraft Service and Kerrville Aviation.
Kerrville Bus Company serves the area with approximately 13 arrivals and
departures per day with terminal points in San Antonio and San Angelo. The Bus
Company connects with Greyhound and Texas New Mexico Coaches thereby giving
nationwide service. Charters are available.
Motor freight consists of Basse Truck Lines, Inc. who is certified to stop in city
and terminal points. U-Haul and Ryder provide truck rental and leasing.
Automobile rentaUleasing obtained through Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental,
and Ken Stoepel Ford. Taxicab and limousine service provided by Easy Rider Taxi and
Hill Country Limousine.
LABOR/WORKFORCE
Major employers are in health care, jewelry, aircraft, plastics, financial services,
tourism and recreation. The workforce is drawn from the incorporated and
unincorporated communities (see "General Area Description"), which help make up Kerr
County's approximate population of 43,653. The labor force for Kerr County is
estimated at approximately 18,641 with a current average unemployment rate of 2.6%.
Part of the labor force is drawn from the surrounding counties of Bandera (17,645),
Gillespie (20,814), Kendall (23,743), Real (3,047) and Kimble (4,468). The collective
population of these counties is approximately 113,370.
MA7OR EMPLOYERS (30+) PRODUCT #EMPLOYEES
AUTO DEALERS
Cecil Atkission Motors New/Used Cars & Trucks 55
Crenwelge Motors New/LJsed Cars & Trucks 40
Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln-Merc New/Used Cars & Trucks 41
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BANKING
Bank of the Hills, N.A.
Security State Bank & Trust
Wells Fargo Bank
BUILDING TRADES - DEVF_LC
Carpenter Shop
Comanche Trace Ranch & Golf
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co.
Huser Construction Company
Lowe's
Home Depot
Whelan Plumbing
Banking Services
Banking & Trust Services
Banking Services
)PMENT
Cabinetry
Development
Building Materials
General Contractor
Home Improvement Warehouse
Home Improvement Center
Plumbing & Plumbing Supplies
DISTRIBUTING
Carson Distributing Co. Beer Distributor
EDUCATION
Center Point ISD	Public School System
Ingram ISD	Public School System
Kerrville ISD	Public School System
Notre Dame Catholic Church/School Church & School
Schreiner University	4-Yr Liberal Arts University
Hunt ISD	Public School System
GOVERNMENT
City of Kerrville
Kerr County
Kerr Co Juvenile Center
U.S. Dept of Agriculture, ARS
Knipiing-Bushland US
Livestock Insects Laboratory
U. S. Post Office
HEALTH CARE
Alpine Terrace Retirement &
Convalescent Center
AmeriPark in Kerrville
Edgewater Care Center
Haven, The
Hill Country Community Mental
Health Mental Retardation Center
Hilltop Village
Home Health Services
City Government
County Government
Juvenile Detention
Livestock Insect Research Lab
Postal Service
35
34
70
42
50
39
35
135
107
40
34
95
249
877
30
222
30
275
310
45
36
78
Assisted Living/Convalescent (120 beds) 63
Independent/Assisted Living/Nursing 92
Convalescent/Alzheimer's (144 beds) 119
Alzheimer's/Assisted Living (46 beds) 36
MI-Il~~ Community Services 142
Convalescent Care (150 beds) 135
Home Health Services 30
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HEALTH CARE (Continued)
Kerrville State Hospital
La Hacienda
Northhaven Care Center
Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital
So. Texas Veteran's Health
Care System, Kerrville Division
Tri County Home Health Agency
Vista Care
Psychiatric Care (176 beds)
Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation
Assisted Care (46 beds)
Hospital (148 beds)
565
161.
45
620
Hospital (286 Med/Surg; 154 Nursing)
Home Health Services
Hospice Care
HOTELS/CONFERENCE
Inn of the Hills River Resort HoteVRestaurant/Conventions
YO Ranch Resort & Conf Center HoteURestaurant/Conventions
MO Ranch Restaurant/Conference Center
MANUFACTURING
Acrotech
Arisan Group, Inc.
James Avery Craftsman, Inc.
Diversified Fabricators, Insulators
& Constructors, Inc.
Mooney Airplane Company, Inc.
Vintage Granite & Millwork Corp
Plastics Injection Molding
ArchitecturaUFurniture Manufacturing
Jewelry
Furnace Manufacturing & Constr.
for Petrochemical Industry
Airplane Manufacturing
Countertops/Cabinets
NEWSPAPERS
Kerrville Daily Times
RESTAURANTS
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Chili's Grill & Bar
Culver's
Lakehouse Restaurant, Inc.
Luby's Cafeterias, Inc.
Mamacita's
McDonald's of Kerrville
RETAIL/SALES
Albertson's
Gibson Discount Center
HEB
JCPenney Co., Inc.
Schreiner's Dept Store
Wal-Mart Super Center
Daily Newspaper
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant (3 locations)
Retail Grocery
Retail Dept Store
Retail Grocery
Retail Dept Store
Retail Dept Store
Discount Store
538
36
40
130
75
71
100
40
356
50
166
60
47
37
75
30
30
53
73
55
66
35
275
70
30
350
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SERVICES
Durrin's Cleaners Dry Cleaners/Laundry 45
Kerrville Bus Company Bus Transportation 350
Riverhill Country Club, Inc. Golf Course/Country Club 74
TRC Engineering Services, Inc. Engineering 47
UTILITIES
Hill Country Telephone Coop, Inc. Telephone Services 66
Kerrville Public Utility Board Electric Services 57
Kerrville Telephone Company Telephone/Internet Services 145
YOUTH HOMES
Hill Country Youth Ranch Children's Home 75
Medina Children's Home, Inc. Youth Shelter 60
Star Ranch Treatment Center & Summer Camp 45
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
(See MAJOR EMPLOYERS -HEALTH CARE)
DAY CARE FACILITIES
NAME ADDRESS ENROLLMENT
Building Blocks Day Care
Children's Ark
Children's Corner
First Assembly of God
First Baptist Church Pre-School
Holy Cross Day Care
Hosanna Lutheran
Kerr County Day Care
Lakeview Day Care
Miss Marna Day Care
Perfect Praise Pre-School
St. Peter's Day School
Sunshine Inn Day Care
Sunshine Inn On-Campus Care
1028 E. Main	58
321 Thompson	119
828 Jefferson	115
901 Jefferson	60
625 Washington	55
204 Spence	50
2015 Singing Wind Dr.	35
1220 Jefferson	66
721 Thompson	75
1104 Monroe	12
120-B W. Davis	29
926 Main	125
1117 Jefferson	101
Nimitz Elementary	47
Starkey Elementary	47
Tom Daniels Elementary	65
Tivy Upper Elementary	38
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DAY CARE FACILITIES (Continued)
Tivy Child Development Center 1607 Sidney Baker 51
Wee Care 611 Florence 12
YMCA Kerrville 605 Tivy 51
Zion Lutheran Children's Center 600 Barnett 147
EDUCATIONAL
NAME/DISTRICT ELEM MID HIGH ENROLLMENT
Center Point I.S.D.	1	1	1	669
Christ King Christian	1	1(7~')		32
Divide School (Mt. Home)	1			27
Grace Christian School	1	1	1	92
Hunt I.S.D.	1			147
Ingram I.S.D.	1	1	1	1,348
Kerrville I.S.D.	4	1	1	4,655
Notre Dame Parochial	1	1		256
Our Lady of the Hills				
Catholic High School			1	19
Schreiner University				654
Star Ranch Charter School	1	1	1	50
3H Charter School		1	1	10
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Kerr County has many potential hazards, as do most jurisdictions throughout the
State of Texas. These potential hazards are outlined and discussed below.
FLASH FLOODING
Flash flooding on and along the Guadalupe River and associated creeks from the
far west end of Kerr County, through and along the entire eastern City limits of Ingram,
through downtown Kerrville, and east to the Kerr County line, involving the smaller
communities of Center Point and Comfort, poses the greatest hazard to this area and is
highly probable and likely during heavy rain storms.
Warning of impending flash flooding within the County is accomplished through
the computerized flood warning system, installed in 1989, which is comprised of
numerous river level and rainfall gauges. This system primarily monitors the Guadalupe
River and larger creeks. In conjunction with the flood warning system, several other
methods combine to enhance warning capability. These other methods include: a
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weather alert paging system, National Weather Service Broadcasts, including the NOAA
Weather Radio broadcasts, and communication between the Kemrille Fire Department,
DOT, DPS, Kerr County Sheriff's Office, Ingram City Marshal's Department, the Upper
Guadalupe River Authority, and local radio stations.
Frequency of flooding is likely once a year, with major flooding occurring
approximately every five (5) years, based on past history.
Controllability of flood damage is limited to mitigation measures of land-use
management and elevation criteria's.
Duration of actual onslaught is from several hours to several days, with clean up
lasting months later from debris.
Intensity of impact ranges from a few houses with water damage to several
hundred houses and commercial buildings, including road and bridge washout and/or
damage.
Catastrophic flooding occurred in the summer of 2002 when parts of Kerr County
received >35 inches of rain between June 30 and July 5. Some of the most severe
flooding involved Quinlan Creek. The headwaters of Quinlan Creek aze located on the
north side of the City of Kerrville. The creek passes through the central, easterly section
of the City of Kerrville and empties into the Guadalupe River on the south side of the
City.
Light flooding of Quinlan Creek lasting for about one (1) to three (3) hours occurs
about three (3) times a year. Light flooding usually results only in minimal clean up of
debris affecting mostly residential back yards.
More severe flooding is rare with the last such incident occurring in 2002 and
approximately fifty (50) years prior. More severe flooding in this area occurs when rain
concentrates for several hours directly over the catch basin located up in the hilly region
north of the City. Run-off is then directed down to the creek and through the city.
During the flood of 2002, approximately 13 inches of rain fell on the headwaters area of
Quinlan Creek within three (3) hours on already saturated ground. In the City of
Kerrville along a wide swath along and near the creek, heavy flooding destroyed twenty
(20) homes, inflicted major damage on approximately one hundred-twelve (112) homes
and caused minor damage on approximately ninety-nine (99) homes. The City of
Kerrville also suffered approximately 8.7 million dollars of infrastructure damage.
Damage in the City of Ingram and throughout Kerr County was more limited.
Increasing eazly warning capability to this area by adding rain sensors on the
headwaters of the creek is an option to help mitigate this problem. Currently, Planning
and Zoning, as well as Building codes, have been changed to limit replacement and new
construction in those azeas damaged by recent flooding.
In 1932, flooding occurred in Ingram at which time the area of Old Ingram Loop
had approximately four (4) feet of water inside all buildings located in this area. The
severity of this flooding was primarily due to both the Guadalupe River and the Johnson
Creek rises converging in Ingram at the same time. Johnson Creek is a primary
watershed from the Mt. Home headwaters azea. In 1959, along the Guadalupe River in
the Cypress Falls azea near the southern City limits of Ingram, similar flooding occurred.
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The City of Ingram has an ordinance dealing with building in the floodpiain and
has appointed a floodplain administrator to assist with these issues.
SEVERE WEATHER
Severe weather such as thunderstorms, lightning, hail and high winds occur in the
Central Texas area frequently. Most of the thunderstorms and associated hazards are in
the spring, although thunderstorms can occur at anytime of year because of cool air from
the north combining with moisture brought in from the Pacific across Mexico or the Gulf
of Mexico.
Most of the severe weather associated with thunderstorms occurs in the afternoon
or evening hours. Lightning is one of the most dangerous hazards associated with severe
thunderstorms. It is responsible for more deaths annually than tornadoes or humcanes.
These storms and associated hazards are generally of short duration, but the intensity and
damage can vary significantly depending on the size of the storms. Warning of severe
storms is limited to local radio, National Weather Service broadcasts including NOAA
weather radio and local news services.
Predictability of tornadoes in Ken County relies on weather bulletins and
broadcasts by the National Weather Service, including NOAA Weather Radio, and other
media such as the Weather Channel and local news services. It is known that tornadoes
in Kerr County are most frequent in May and June between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9
p.m. (CST).
Frequency of tornadoes in Kerr County based on history is one (1) every four (4)
years, ranging from `FO' to `F2" on the F-Scale. National Weather Service records on
tornado death go back to 1916 and show none for Kerr County.
Controllability of tornado damage is limited to warning plans, public awareness
and building construction.
Duration of actual onslaught is relatively short, but long-term effects may felt for
some time by those directly or indirectly involved with the incident. Critical Incident
Stress Management would be implemented to assist those in dealing with these Long-term
effects.
Scope of damage ranges with the severity of the tornado, varying from limited
damage to total destruction.
Ice and/or winter storms occur much less frequently. Measurable snowfall occurs
approximately every five (5) years. Icy road conditions occur annually and are quickly
mitigated by City, County and State Street, RoadBridge and Highway departments.
Snow and/or icy conditions generally are of short duration as ground temperatures warm
quickly.
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MASS CASUALTY ACCIDENTS
Predictability of an accident involving a large number of injured persons is
difficult, but highly possible at any given moment in Kerr County. The potential for a
major transportation disaster exists throughout the Kerrville area with the large number of
people being transported by bus to and from local schools each morning and in late
afternoons, as well as people transported in and out of the County by commercial bus
lines.
Frequency of incidents involving large numbers of people implicated in such
accidents have been minimal over the past year, but still considered likely in Kerr
County.
Controllability is limited to factors preceding the incident and human error.
Duration of the incident is usually short-term; however, long-term effects may be
felt for some time after the incident by those directly or indirectly involved. Critical
Incident Stress Management would be implemented to assist in dealing with these long-
term effects.
Incidents, which could cause mass casualties within Kerr County, are: bus
accident, structural collapse of building, aircraft crash, explosion, tornado, and the like.
Predictability of an accident involving an aircraft is based upon increased air
traffic, weather conditions, pilot error, mechanical failure and the like.
Frequencies of aircraft accidents in Kerr County have been steadily increasing
over the past ten (10) years due to the growth of the Municipal Airport. However, the
number of incidents with injuries and/or death has been small, as the airport does not
serve any scheduled or unscheduled air carrier passenger operations with aircraft having a
seating capacity of more than thirty (30) passengers.
Controllability of aircraft accidents is limited to mitigation measures regarding
airport maintenance, land-use management of take-off and approach corridors, and
readiness of local response services.
Duration of an incident can range from as short as a few minutes, to as long as
several days or weeks, with long-term effects on persons directly or indirectly involved
with the incident. Critical Incident Stress Management would be implemented to assist
with these long-term effects.
Scope of damage will range with the severity of the accident, but is usually
localized.
Transportation accidents involving large vehicles such as buses, the structural
collapse of a building and accidental explosions, which might cause mass casualties,
could be severe depending on the nature of the incident. Predictability of events such as
these is not possible, as they may occur at any time. Local emergency responders
complimented by personnel and resources from jurisdictions in the surrounding counties
would increase local response. This is accomplished through existing mutual aid
agreements.
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WII,DFIRES, HEAT & DROUGHT
Predictability of a large range or wildfire is moderately possible during most
times of the year with late fall and early spring being the most critical periods of time.
Kerr County, due to its size and large open areas is highly susceptible to major brush
fires.
Frequencies of wildfires in Kerr County are based upon weather conditions and
the amount of dry brush and grass, with minor, easily controlled fires occurring monthly.
A major fire occurs once every four (4} years based on past history.
Controllability of such fires is limited to public awareness, burn-bans imposed by
the County Commissioner's and proper care of outdoor burning, when allowed, during
the dry seasons.
Duration of wildfires may last from a few hours to a few days, depending upon
geographical and weather conditions.
Excessive heat exposure causes more deaths nationwide than hurricanes,
lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. The elderly and the very young
are most susceptible to heat-related illnesses and are at greatest risk. Air conditioning is
the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. Public awareness
via the news media regarding heat-related illness prevention measures is an important
part in reducing this risk.
Severe drought conditions from excessive heat and lack of measurable rainfall
can be expected to occur every few years. These conditions, caused by cyclic climate
changes, can last from a few months to several years. Although harvesting crops still
plays a part in Kerr County's agricultural community, raising livestock is the dominant
agricultural activity in the County.
Depending on the length and severity of the event, the scope of damage from lack
of rainfall ranges from minor damage of ranch land, to severe property and agricultural
damage affecting livestock and vegetation.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Predictability of a hazardous material (haz/mat) accident is uncertain. However,
hazardous materials are commonly used, transported through, and stored in Kerr County
in such quantities from which an accident could be harmful or injurious to humans,
domestic animals, wildlife, the economy, or property.
Frequency of haz/mat transportation accidents range from one (1), to several
minor incidents each year. However, due to Interstate 10 pinning through part of Kerr
County transportation accidents involving dangerous hazardous materials are highly
possible.
Some low-level radiological materials are used locally in the health and medical
fields, but the amount and type of these radiological materials is limited and doesn't pose
a significant risk to the community. High-level radiological materials transported on
Highways are paclcag~d in containers able to sustain high-speed, catastrophic accidents
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without container failure. Although, the possibility of a significant radiological release is
possible, the probability and frequency of such an event is very lvw.
Controllability of a hazardous material disaster is limited to the local plan covered
in Annex `P' and Annex `Q' of Kerr County's Emergency Operations Plan, training for
Kerrville Fire Personnel, and the use of Haz/Mat Teams from nearby San Antonio.
Duration of an accident can be for as little as a few minutes to as long as several
weeks for clean up.
The scope of damage ranges with the severity of the incident, but is generally
localized.
ENERGY AND WATER SHORTAGE
Growth and development continues in the communities of Ingram and Kerrville,
and the rural areas of Ken County. With this growth and development water
conservation becomes vital to the area.
The Guadalupe River and Trinity Aquifers are the sole sources of water for
residents of Kerr County. Protecting the surface and groundwater of Kerr County is
accomplished by several entities, including the Upper Guadalupe River Authority,
Headwaters Underground Conservation District and the City of Kerrville. This
protection is accomplished by monitoring development and land use practices, as well as
limiting pumping of groundwater.
The City of Kerrville is actively engaged in water storage and recovery through
an innovative program called Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). ASR is a means of
taking treated surface water and injecting it into the Lower Trinity Aquifer where it is
stored for future use. ASR injection takes place seven to nine months each year and is
recovered or pumped back out into the distribution system during peak demand summer
months. There are two operational ASR wells within the water production system of the
City of Kerrville.
Another program designed to get the most use from area water resources is the
use of treated effiuent. Treated effluent from the City of Kerrville wastewater treatment
plant is pumped to local golf courses for irrigation purposes. This water re-use is another
way to wisely use this precious resource.
The City of Kerrville also limits certain business development near the Guadalupe
River in an effort to protect this resource from contamination.
Efforts to mitigate the risk of water shortage to this area need to be continued and
further options need to be explored to ensure an adequate supply of this vital resource.
Without an adequate water supply the local economy would be irreparably damaged and
the quality of life affected to the point where some county residents maybe forced to
relocate.
Obviously, oil is the single most important source of energy in the United States.
Our Country's dependence on foreign oil sources continues to grow and because of this,
fluctuations in price and uncertainty of supply continue to create risks with regard to the
production of electricity, heating and cooling homes, transportation, the economy and
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National security. Because of this risk, the United States government is researching
alternative fuel and energy sources, such as clean, emission-free hydrogen-powered fuel
cells.
Duration of oil shortages can vary greatly from several weeks to several years. At
the local level, State and Federal public education programs assist in increasing public
awareness with regard to energy conservation.
EPIDEMIC
Citing global reports, Texas Department of Health officials have indicated the
possibility of an increase in epidemics. The Journal of the American Medical
Association cites the following as contributing factors in the likelihood of widespread
epidemics: global climate changes, population growth and mass international travel.
Vital factors in preventing possible outbreaks of disease with high morbidity and
mortality rates are the U.S. requirement for the quarantine of imported animals, to
continue to make progress with the State's immunization rate for children and the need
for more resources for the Texas Department of Health to continue efforts in preventing
the spread of infectious diseases through research and innovation. In an effort to mitigate
the possible effects of a terrorist attack using a biological agent such as the smallpox
virus to create an epidemic, a nationwide effort is currently underway to vaccinate
military, healthcare and emergency response personnel.
ENEMY ATTACK AND TERRORISM
By far, the greatest risk regarding enemy attack would be that of domestic or
international terrorism. It is well documented that terrorists are working to obtain
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. Several of
these terrorist organizations have publicly named United States' citizens and properties as
targets. The Federal government, through the Department of Homeland Security, is
working to strengthen the Nation's security. Likewise, State, local governments and
emergency response agencies are following suit, cooperating in an effort to prepare to
respond to an attack.
Prevention of such an attack rests with the United States Government and State
and local law enforcement agencies. Although the possibility exists for a terrorist attack
to occur anywhere and at anytime, the probability of such an attack in Kerr County is
low, at this time. The Department of Homeland Security has implemented an advisory
system indicating the current nation-wide threat level regarding a terrorist attack. The
stages of alert are as follows: green -low risk; blue -general risk; yellow -elevated or
significant risk; orange -high risk; and, red -severe risk.
While there is no way to predict what will happen or where an attack will occur,
the general public can do some simple things to prepare for such an event. This includes
developing a family emergency plan and assembling a supply kit. These plans and kits
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can be used for both natural and man-made emergencies. Suggestions for these plans and
supplies can be found through organizations such as the Department of Homeland
Security, FEMA, State or local emergency management offices, or the American Red
Cross.
CIVIL UNREST
Civil unrest generally is caused by religious, racial, political or labor
disagreements. Rioting and looting can be related to sports activities or occur in the wake
of a natural or man-made disaster. Property damage from civil unrest and rioting can be
significant, as can injury to by-standers and citizens of the affected community. Past
history has shown the frequency of riots and large-scale civil unrest occurring in the
communities of Ingram, Kerrville and Kerr County is negligible.
EARTHQUAKE
According to the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, only one (1) Texas
earthquake ever took a human life, and the death occurred in Mexico. Since 1847, no
earthquakes have occurred in Kerr County and only a few minor earthquakes have
occurred in the Austin/San Antonio area, mainly to the south and east of those
communities.
HAZARD SLTIvIlV1ARY
The following Hazard Summary/Risk Assessment is a prioritized listing of the most
likely potential hazard situations and their possible impact on Ingram/Kerrville/Kerr
County.
HAZARD LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY LIFESAFETY
1.	Flash Flooding	High	High	High
2.	Severe Weather/Tornado	High	High	Moderate
3.	Mass Casualty Accidents	High	High	Moderate
4.	Wild Fires/Drought	High	High	Low
5.	Hazardous Materials	Moderate	High	Low
6.	Eriergy/Water Crisis	Moderate	High	Low
7.	Epidemic	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
8.	Enemy Attack/Terrorism	Low	Moderate	Moderate
9.	Civil Unrest	Low	Low	Low
10.	Earthquake	Low	Low	Low