Preparedness and Response - Public Health Region 8
Samy 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?
Texas Ready is a statewide campaign to help Texans prepare for emergencies.
Program Directory
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |