The San Antonio Regional Flood Planning Group is creating their first regional flood plan as part of an effort to help protect lives, homes and communities from flood events, according to a June 1 news release.

On June 7, the group will host an open meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Schertz North Center, located at 3501 Morning Drive, Schertz, the release states.

Residents living in and around the area are encouraged to attend and learn more about flood management and mitigation.

To share the plan on how to resolve short and long term flooding issues, SARFPG is hosting a series of public meetings where the community can provide input and ask questions regarding the flood plan, the release states.

SARFPG consists of 12 counties along the San Antonio River Basin, and is composed of members representing various interest groups from the area, according to information from the group.