Staff report

Citing benefits including preparedness and saving money, the Hays County Commissioners Court on Tuesday declared Oct. 30 “Weatherization Day.”

The proclamation touted the Combined Community Action Inc. Weatherization Program, which provides economic assistance for low income households.

According to the proclamation language, for every $1 investment in the program, more than $4 is returned in energy, health and safety benefits.

The program uses federal, state, local and pr...