(Seguin) — Guadalupe County officials are honoring the people who stand ready to protect the community during times of crisis.
During Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court, Commissioner Pct. 4 Stephen Germann, publicly read a proclamation designating August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Guadalupe County.
Emergency management staff from across the county were in attendance for the recognition. Leading the way was Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Marshal. Pinder noted that this was the first time the month had been formally observed locally.
“The team behind me is the group that makes it happen. You have seen a lot of things in the last few months that have happened, the Kerrville flooding in July and then last year in July, we had some stuff here in our county. We have had FEMA in this county within a year, twice. Unfortunately, disasters are happening more often and the team behind me is the one that is going to make sure that the citizens of this county get whatever they need when it does come,” said Pinder.
According to officials, the proclamation highlights the vital role of emergency managers in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters — whether natural or man-made. It also acknowledges their dedication to prevention, protection, mitigation, and recovery efforts, and their commitment to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.
Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher also thanked the emergency management team for their efforts to protect residents.
“I just want to say thank you for being in court today and taking the time – bringing some more awareness to the efforts that are surrounding emergency management, bringing awareness to have folks know that there are early warning systems and paying attention. We need to be very aware with all the activity that is going on in our county and the region and state and like you said, the team that is here along with others put in a lot of time and effort to make sure that all Guadalupe County residents remain safe, have the resources they need especially during and after a disaster so I just want to say ‘thank you,’” said Kutscher.
According to the proclamation, the observance of the month calls “on citizens, businesses, faith groups, and organizations to express appreciation to emergency managers at every level who work tirelessly to keep communities safe in the face of all hazards.”