Jason Runyen, right, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, awarded Gillespie County and the City of Fredericksburg a StormReady designation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. He said the designation was for the city and county’s proactive planning, education and awareness for severe weather. Fredericksburg and Gillespie County were the first city and county in the Hill Country to receive the award. From left are Pat Vesper with NWS, Mayor Jeryl Hoover, Ashley Morris, Gillespie County Emergency Services Coordinator, and Runyen. — City staff photo