Flood Safety Contest

Create a short video that shares the life-saving message "Turn Around - Don’t Drown®" when roads are flooded.

Contest Details

Eligibility: This contest is open to all 6th through 12th grade students in Austin and the surrounding area. Students may work individually or as a team.
Deadline: Submissions are due March 25, 2026.

Contest Rules

Must be submitted as a link.
Must be no longer than 30 seconds in length. Submissions longer than 30 seconds will not be accepted.
Submissions are accepted in any language.
Must not include any offensive materials. Must not include any copyrighted music, audio/video clips, characters, logos, or other protected material. Videos may include music only if it is considered “open source” music, or if it is composed and played by a student (or students) in the group.  
Must agree the City of Austin owns all submitted videos. Winners and their legal guardians agree to the City of Austin right to property in which the City may edit and distribute the video.
When creating your script, feel free to include the information found on weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown.

How to Enter

All video submissions must be provided as a link. Please upload your video to a hosting site like YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or a social media platform.

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Prizes

The top 10 winners, whether individual or teams, will receive a prize and be honored at Flood Safety Fest on April 18.

Contest Winners

Congratulations to the students who created these videos promoting flood safety awareness! Please note that the following videos may have been edited for accuracy. While we have done our best to ensure that the information presented is correct and up-to-date, we encourage viewers to consult with their local authorities and refer to ATXFloodSafety.com for the most accurate and current information on flood safety and preparedness.

Questions?

Need more information about this contest? Reach out to Austin Watershed Protection by emailing wpdoutreach@austintexas.gov. Visit ATXFloodSafety.com for more information about flood safety.