EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The City of San Antonio Office of Emergency Management is asking residents who may need additional assistance to sign up for the STEAR program and Accessible AlertSA. 

• STEAR is the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry.  The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services will vary by community. You may register by phone by dialing 2-1-1, or  (877) 541-7905 or by completing the online form at https://tdem.texas.gov/stear/ .  Attached is brochure about the program.

 

• AHAS (Accessible Hazard Alert System) is also known as Accessible AlertSA.  Accessible AlertSA is a partnership between DeafLInk and the City of San Antonio, Office of Emergency Management.  This system provides accessible alert messages to registered residents who are Deaf, Blind, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf / Blind before, during, and after an emergency or disaster in the City of San Antonio.  Subscribers will be able to receive an accessible alert message in American Sign Language (ASL) and English voice and text and is compatible with wireless Braille readers. You may register for this alert by completing an online form at  http://sat.ahasalerts.com/Register.aspx

 
Other ways to receive alerts and stay informed.

• Text Message:  stay up to date on important City alerts, City events, and City sponsored activities.  To sign up text COSAGOV to 55000.   To receive specific alerts related to COVID 19 vaccine availability, text VACCINE to 55000 or VACUNA to 55000 to receive the vaccine texts in Spanish.

 

• Alert SA.  This system enables the City of San Antonio to send out critical information to residents quickly during emergencies and can be received by home, business and cell phones; email, text messages, and by hearing impaired receiving devices.  You may register by completing an online form at:  https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736723690#/signup

 

• Following the City of San Antonio on Social Media.
  • Office of Emergency Management--www.facebook.com/saoem.prepare
  • City of San Antonio Twitter—follow @COSAGOV
  • City of San Antonio Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cosagov/    

 

• Ready South Texas app.  Will have general preparedness information and some alerts. Download the app on your tablet or smart phone:  https://www.readysouthtexasapp.com/

 
Below are some resources on making an emergency plan and kits with emphasis on information related to power outages and oxygen equipment. 

• Office of Emergency Management YouTube channel:  Has videos on emergency preparedness:  https://www.youtube.com/user/COSAOEM
• San Antonio Flood Emergency SAFE System:  Has information related to flood preparedness:  https://www.safloodsafe.com/
• Checklist for creating an emergency power plan: https://adata.org/factsheet/emergency-power
• Preparing for a power outage:  ​https://vchca.org/images/VCHCC/Power_Outage_Prep/Ventura_County_Preparing_for_Power_Outage__Persons_Dependent_on_Electricity_v6.pdf
• Ready.Gov—general information on making an emergency plan and kit. https://www.ready.gov/disability

 
Below are contacts at the Office of Emergency Management.  Email/call Leslie if you would like a presentation for your community organization. 

Ashley Carter, MPA
Senior Management Analyst
(O) 210-206-8551 | (M) 210-371-5807
[email protected]
 
Leslie Antunez
Management Analyst—Outreach and Community Engagement
O: 210-206-8698 | M: 210-990-6320        
[email protected]