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Public Warning System Test

Mar 30, 2026

On Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM, Panola County Emergency Management will be taking part in a public warning system statewide drill to test messaging platforms.

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Welcome to Panola County ESD 1

Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) are authorized by the Texas Constitution, Article 3, Section 48-e, and Chapter 775 of the Texas Health & Safety Code. ESDs are political subdivisions of the State of Texas. They may support or provide local emergency services, including emergency medical services, emergency ambulance services, rural fire prevention and control services, and other emergency services authorized by the Texas Legislature. ESDs may collect a sales and use tax and/or property taxes to support or provide these services. Panola County Emergency Services District No. 1 is governed by an appointed board of five commissioners. The commissioners are dedicated to the fiscal stewardship of taxpayer dollars in supporting the following volunteer fire departments:

Beckville VFDClayton VFDCommunity Four VFDFlatwoods VFDGary VFDInter Community VFDWoods VFD
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