During a disaster or emergency, visit this page to get up-to-date official information from the City of Austin and Travis County about the hazard impacting our community and the immediate actions you should take to keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Warming Centers
A Warming Center map can be found below. Check hours of operation before arriving. Please monitor local news for up-to-date weather information and visit ReadyCentralTexas.org on how to be prepared for winter weather.
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= Parks Warming Center facilities with normal operating hours
= Library Warming Center facilities with normal operating hours
= Parks Warming Center facilities with extended operating hours
= Library Warming Center facilities with extended operating hours
= Site temporarily closed or unavailable as Warming Center
County Facilities:
Travis County Community Centers will serve as Warming Centers during normal operating hours. Check hours and operations before arriving.
County Warming Center locations
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- Instagram - @Austin.HSEM
- Travis County OEM
Prepare Now for Emergencies
The best way to protect yourself during a major emergency is to have a safety plan, supplies, and access to critical information long before it happens. Visit ReadyCentralTexas.org to sign up for emergency alerts, and learn what you can do today to help yourself survive and recover more quickly from disasters in the future.
State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry
Sign up for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR). Register for STEAR if you, a family member or friend have a medical condition, mobility needs, or communication needs that require additional assistance during an emergency event.
Download Ready Central Texas App
The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Travis County Office of Emergency Management have partnered to deploy an emergency preparedness mobile app.
The Ready Central Texas app provides:
- News updates and warnings
- Preparedness resources
- Emergency plan checklists to help make sure you have what you need
The app is available on Android and iOS devices and is free to download and use.
Updated 2:46 p.m. 03/07/25