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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.

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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.

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City of Austin Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update Draft Ready for Review 

Community Members Invited to Review Plan

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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.

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Time to Prepare for Severe Weather, Flash Flood Season in Central Texas

Central Texas is known as Flash Flood Alley. Prepare now and stay weather aware so you are ready when the storm hits.

Final Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Public Meeting Scheduled 

Community members are invited to help shape Austin’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) on April 16.

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Final Public Input Meetings for Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Scheduled

Two public input meetings for the 2026 update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan are slated for April 8 and 9.