Emergency Management
Cindy Stafford, EMC
Kenny Miller, Assistant EMC
Wendy Grant, Administrative Assistant & PIO
(830) 393-8503
WILSON COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
802 Tenth St
Floresville, TX 78114
Business Hours
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
WILSON COUNTY BURN BAN HAS EXPIRED AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026!
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BURN THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED:
Outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Wilson County (not within the City limits of any municipality) maybe conducted under the following conditions:
Wind speed is to be between 6 and 23 mph. Please check your local weather conditions.
The initiation of burning shall commence no earlier than one hour after sunrise and NO burning is allowed after dark.
All burns must end the same day.
A responsible party must be present while the burn is active, flames are visible and/or the fire is progressing.
Burning during temperature inversion or stagnation advisories is prohibited.
Burning must be conducted downwind of or at least 300 feet from any structure located on adjacent property, unless prior consent is obtained.
Violation of this order shall be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $500.00 for first offenses.
WILSON COUNTY WARMING CENTERS: As of 1-24-2026
Wilson County has established the following locations as warming centers that are open to the public. Locations with hours of operation are as follows:
- Wilson County Expo
435 SH 97; Floresville, Tx 78114
Open as needed.
- Sam Fore Jr. Public Library
1103 4th Street; Floresville, Tx 78114
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - noon
- Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library
602 W. Main Street; Stockdale, Tx 78160
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – noon and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- City of Stockdale
700 W. Main Street; Stockdale, Tx 78160
See the City Community Building for hours and/or instructions for assistance
- City of La Vernia
102 E. Chihuahua; La Vernia, Texas 78121
See the City Hall for hours and/or instructions for assistance.
- La Mision
1319 4th Street; Floresville, Texas 78114
Opened as needed. Contact info on the door of the facility.
- Pandora Baptist Fellowship
2 County Road 479; Stockdale, TX 78160
Opened as needed. Contact info on the door of the facility.
- American Legion Hall
580 CR 480; Nixon, TX 78140
Opened as needed. Contact info on the door of the facility. Daylight hours only. Pet Friendly
If you need help, please call the Wilson County Sheriff’s office 24/7
at 830-393-2535 option 3.
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