CPS Energy and the city’s first responders communicate on a single radio channel for faster emergency response

The summer heat is challenging every Texas community. Air conditioners run harder, and so do our power plants. Drought and fire risks grow while water restrictions and energy conservation calls go into effect.

Yet should a city and countywide emergency occur, the quick response of frontline emergency personnel makes all the difference, especially in a community that continues to spread in all directions.

As part of our Summer Safety Series and to enhance communication during major events, CPS Energy, the City of San Antonio (CoSA), and Bexar County will talk to each other on a single public safety radio channel known as the Alamo Area Regional Radio System (AARRS).