About The HCCG

Any resident of Hays County is welcome. Non-Hays County residents who want to help, learn and duplicate in their county (or possibly relocate to Hays County) are also welcome.

In other words, everyone welcome.

How to Join & Contribute

Joining and contributing is simple: show up to some meetings, get to know the group, and add whatever you can. Meetings are held:

Thursdays

7pm

One Shot Distillery & Brewery

31610 Ranch Rd 12

Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Any resident of Hays County is welcome of course. Non-residents who want to help, or possibly relocate to Hays County are also welcome.

UpcomingMeetings

We post schedules as far in advance as possible.

COMMS!

Setting Up Your Grid Down Communications System in Hays County

All the resources you need to set up a comms system you can use in a "grid down" situation.

Comms Click here

GETTING STARTED WITH COMMS

Recommended Communications Gear

Guide to Coaxial Connectors: Understanding the Difference Among them

Coax Cable: It's All In The Family

The versatile NMO antenna mount
HAM Radio Coax Connectors w Pics

Top 100 Military Shortwave Frequencies

Deep Dive Resources
for Emergency Preparation

Though we're focused on Hays County, there are knowledgeable people everywhere. In this section, we highlight the experts and resources we turn to and rely on for deep knowledge in each field.

Emergency Grid Down Initial Action Items

1. Stay calm, slow down, be safe, be methodical

2. Secure yourself and family members

3. Listen to local AM broadcasts and NOAA for updates on situation

4. Standby on HAYSCOMM assigned emergency frequency for updates

5. Make contact in your locale with teammates

6. At the top of the next hour expect update on emergency frequency, THEN at 9, 12, 3, 6, 9

Water Preparation

How to use granular calcium hypochlorite to disinfect water

Food Preparation

Creating a sustainable nutritional resource for yourself

Vegetable Planting Guide