San Marcos, New Braunfels Utilities partner to provide mutual aid for emergency services following Winter Storm Mara
Published: Thu, 04/06/23
San Marcos, New Braunfels Utilities partner to provide mutual aid for emergency services following Winter Storm Mara
Many areas of Central Texas experienced power outages and downed lines during Winter Storm Mara in January.
(Zara Flores/Community Impact)
Community Impact
By Zara Flores
Updated
A new mutual aid agreement between the city of San Marcos and New Braunfels Utilities is now in place following the effects and damage of Winter Storm Mara this past January and February. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning through Feb. 2, which brought freezing rain and ice to San Antonio, Hays County, Austin and other Hill Country cities.
The City Council approved a resolution establishing the agreement April 4, though it has already been in effect since Feb. 1, according to agenda documents.
"This agreement is intended to set forth terms and conditions under which one [entity] will render assistance to the other in the event the requesting [entity's] electric system suffers damage or outages due to adverse weather events or natural disasters," the agreement read.
The agreement will be in place until either entity opts out with a 30-day notice.