Austin Emergency Management

News

photo of Tom Miller Dam
City Issues Waterways Ban Until Tuesday

Waterways ban issued on July 17 through July 21.

City Hall Front
City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown Issue Disaster Declarations Ahead of Flooding Threats

Mayor Kirk Watson signed a preemptive disaster declaration ahead of expected heavy rains in Central Texas.

Event participants looking at emergency preparedness supplies at a booth.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Heads to Twin Oaks Branch Library July 15

Press release for July 15 Pop-Up event.

A forest with wildfire smoke
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Public Comment Period Now Open

The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is seeking community input on the update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

Beating the Heat in Central Texas

As temperatures reach 100 degrees and higher this summer, the City of Austin encourages residents to take precautions to stay safe during extreme heat.

Photo of city leaders involved in today's Press Conference
Wildfire Awareness Month Activities Encouraged

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. To encourage community members to take steps to protect their homes and businesses, City of Austin and Travis County officials held a joint press conference on Friday.

Photo of people at a Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting
City of Austin Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update Draft Ready for Review 

Community Members Invited to Review Plan

CERT students listening to their instructor.
Austin CERT to offer 2026 trainings

CERT Basic training will be offered to the public at no cost this summer to provide disaster preparedness education.

April Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Heads North

April Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up will be at John Gillum Branch Public Library on April 15 from 3-6 p.m.