Gaines County Emergency Management

10/13/2026

Heads up Gaines Co for the possibility of bad weather!

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

If you saw the post last night about the rain event possibility for Gaines County, would you share that to your personal page? This will help get that message out as well as the Everbridge information. We have 43 new sign ups since that initial message went out. Thank everyone so much. This helps our county be more prepared therefore more resilient.

09/29/2026

Ok. You are possibly hearing of the forecast for rain beginning tonight, Monday Sept 28, 2026. This is forecast to include Gaines County. Please be prepared. If flooding occurs at your home and you need to evacuate, have a plan and preparations made beforehand. Always remember "TURN AROUND DONT DROWN". If you need assistance call 9-1-1.
If you are not on the Emergency notification system RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME. Go to the Gaines County web site, www.co.gaines.tx.us
At the bottom of the page is a QR code. Follow the directions.
Check on your family and neighbors while it is calm and encourage them to be prepared. Not only is rain forecast but high winds as well. Stay safe.

09/25/2026

Flash Flood Warning for Gaines County - drive carefully this morning!

09/20/2026

Heads Up! Flash Flood Warning for Gaine County until 10 P.M. Please stay aware of the weather conditions.

09/09/2026

A Remarkable Milestone of Service — Congratulations, Robert Barrett!

Today, the Gaines County Commissioners Court proudly recognized Gaines County Emergency Management Coordinator Robert Barrett for more than 50 years of dedicated service to the Seminole and Gaines County communities.

In a fitting tribute to a career defined by commitment, leadership, and service, the Commissioners Court voted unanimously this morning to dedicate the newly remodeled Gaines County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in honor of Robert Barrett.

For many years, a new Emergency Operations Center has been a vision and a project close to Barrett’s heart. With the help of our dedicated leaders, that vision became a reality — and the new EOC will now carry his name as a lasting reminder of the countless hours he has devoted to protecting and serving the people of Gaines County.

Fifty years of service is an extraordinary accomplishment, and Gaines County is fortunate to have benefited from Robert’s dedication, experience, and unwavering commitment to our community.

Congratulations, Robert, and thank you for more than five decades of service to Seminole and Gaines County!

08/25/2026

Please check on friends, family and neighbors during these higher than normal hot days. Be sure you and they have a way of cooling and hydrating.

07/01/2026

Great advice from Gaines County Sheriff’s Office. Be fire safe this Independence Day, Gaines County!

🎆 Have a safe and happy Fourth of July, Gaines County! 🇺🇸

As you celebrate with family and friends, remember that our deputies, dispatchers, firefighters, and EMS crews are working around the clock to keep our community safe.

If you have a true emergency, don't hesitate to call 911. That's what we're here for.

For non-emergency issues, such as general noise complaints or questions that don't require an immediate emergency response, please use our non-emergency number instead. Keeping 911 available for life-threatening emergencies helps us get help where it's needed as quickly as possible.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Gaines County safe. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎇

Emergency: 911
Gaines County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): (432) 758-9871

*When in doubt, we'd rather you call than wait during a real emergency.