Preparedness and Response - Public Health Region 8


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Sammy Sikes, EMT-B, CHS
Program Manager

210-949-2040

Mission

We are dedicated to advancing our region’s preparedness and response to disasters and public health emergencies. Our work includes:

  • Prevention
  • Preparedness
  • Response
  • Recovery

Region 8 is prone to many threats, both natural and manmade. These threats cause major concern for the health, safety, and welfare of people who live here.

Family Preparedness 

It is a critical task for each person and every family to prepare for these emergencies. Region 8 Preparedness encourages you to learn more about preparing yourself and your family for Texas Emergencies.

Ready or Not?   

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Texas Ready is a statewide campaign to help Texans prepare for emergencies.

https://texasready.gov/


 

Program Directory

Name

Title

Phone

Email

Sammy Sikes

Program Manager

210-949-2040

sammy.sikes@dshs.texas.gov

Colin Davis

Operations Supervisor

210-949-2112

colin.davis@dshs.texas.gov

Rachel Warns

Regional Planner

210-949-2051

rachel.warns@dshs.texas.gov

Kyndra Shea

Training and Exercise Coordinator

210-949-2011

kyndra.shea@dshs.texas.gov

Mark Mullings

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

210-949-2138

mark.mullings@dshs.texas.gov

Karen Kuppers-Alviso

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

210-949-2107

karen.kuppers@dshs.texas.gov

Vacant

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

210-949-2009

 

Madison Smith

Administrative Coordinator

210-949-2116

madison.smith@dshs.texas.gov

Edmond Lopez

Public Health & Prevention Specialist

210-949-2071

edmond.lopez@dshs.texas.gov

Vacant

Logistics Coordinator

210-949-2145