Experience a first-hand account from a Communications Unit Leader (COML) responding to the July 4, 2025 Kerrville flood disaster, which impacted more than 100 miles of the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country. This session explores the immediate challenges of establishing interoperable communications in rapidly changing conditions, coordinating multiple agencies across vast terrain, and supporting life-safety operations under extreme pressure. Attendees will gain insight into lessons learned, best practices, and strategies for improving readiness for future large-scale events.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the communications challenges faced during the Kerrville flood event and how they impacted multi-agency coordination across a large geographic area.
Identify effective strategies for establishing and maintaining interoperable communications during extended flood and severe weather incidents.
Evaluate lessons learned from the Kerrville response to improve agency communications preparedness, training, and equipment readiness for future disasters
