Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee exists to advise the HOTCOG Executive Committee in Emergency Preparedness activities, including planning issues, opportunities for grants and funding, disseminating new laws/regulations and the setting of regional priorities. The Committee represents the various disciplines of emergency planning, law enforcement, fire/rescue/hazardous material response, health, and communications. The committee develops regional goals and recommends distribution of regional funds.

Chairperson

Ryan Dirker - Waco/McLennan County EMC

Contact Wayne Stovall, Homeland Security Manager for more information on the Homeland Security program and grant process.

(254) 292-1893 or wayne.stovall@hotcogtx.gov

2026 Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

DateAgendaVirtual LinkMinutes
January 14, 2026January Agenda  

2025 Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

DateAgendaVirtual LinkMinutes
January 8, 2025January Agenda (Cancelled)  
February 19, 2025February Agenda (Special Called) February Minutes
March 12, 2025March Agenda March Minutes
May 14, 2025May AgendaJoin the meeting nowMay Minutes
July 9, 2025July Agenda July Minutes
September 17, 2025September Agenda September Minutes
October 1, 2025October Agenda (Special Called) October Minutes
November 12, 2025November Agenda November Minutes

 Sub-Committee Meetings

DateAgendaSub-Committee
January 22, 2025ICC AgendaInteroperable Communications Committee (ICC)
October 22, 2025ICC AgendaInteroperable Communications Committee (ICC)
November 14, 2025CERT AgendaCommunity Emergency Response Team Sub-Committee
January 14, 2026CERT AgendaCommunity Emergency Response Team Sub-Committee
January 28, 2026ICC Agenda Interoperable Communications Committee (ICC)
   
   
   
   

Emergency Preparedness Programs

2026 EPAC Schedule

January 14, 2026

March 11, 2026 

 May 13, 2026

 July 8, 2026                 

September 9, 2026

November 18, 2026 (Moved to 3rd Wednesday of the month due to Veterans Day Holiday)

 

All meetings are scheduled for 9:30 AM on Wednesdays at HOTCOG, 1514 S. New Road, Waco, Texas.

 

Special meetings may be called as needed.

 

A TBD special meeting will be held for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) Scoring