Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) allowing Granger and Thrall ISDs to use the EXPO Center as a Family Assistance Center in the event of a major public safety incident.

The Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) will allow the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor to be considered, based on availability, as a location for establishing a Family Assistance Center (FAC) following a Public Safety Incident (PSI) at schools in Granger or Thrall. Following a PSI, such as an emergency evacuation, active shooter, or bus accident, it is important to quickly establish a FAC to provide a safe, secure, centrally located place for family reunification, and/or to obtain information and support services. The school facilities of both Granger and Thrall ISDs are in proximity to the Expo Center. These ILAs will allow the ISDs to include the Expo Center in Taylor as a potential location to establish a FAC. The ISDs will provide the resources needed to establish the FAC with coordination assistance being provided by the Wilco Office of Emergency Management.