Cooling Centers
Due to extreme heat, Library and Parks & Recreation facilities serve as Cooling Centers during normal operating hours. Service animals are permitted in City facilities. Check hours of operation before arriving.
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= Parks Cooling Center facilities with normal operating hours
= Library Cooling Center facilities with normal operating hours
= Parks Cooling Center facilities with extended operating hours
= Library Cooling Center facilities with extended operating hours
= Site temporarily closed or unavailable as Cooling Center
County Facilities:
Travis County Community Centers will serve as Cooling Centers during normal operating hours. Check hours and operations before arriving.
County Cooling Center Locations
For information on recognizing signs of heat related illness, and for heat safety tips, visit https://austintexas.gov/heataware.
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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.
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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 10:05 a.m. 04/23/25