AEM Hosts Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event August 19  

Austin Emergency Management is hosting its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up event at the Ruiz Branch Library on Wednesday, August 19 from 3-6 p.m. This event is part of a monthly series hosted by AEM in each City Council District throughout the year on the third Wednesday of each month. 

Event: Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event    
Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 3-6 p.m.   
Location: Ruiz Branch Library, 1600 Grove Blvd., Austin, TX 78741

Representatives from AEM along with other City departments and partners in emergency response will be on site to provide tips, information, and supplies. The first 25 guests will receive an emergency supply kit, with a limit of one per household.  
  
General preparedness tips will be available, with an emphasis on summer hazards. Summer in Central Texas brings severe heat, weather, and flash flooding. AEM attempts to schedule the monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups to coincide with seasonal threats to specific areas of Austin. 
 
This pop-up event is part of a monthly series hosted by AEM in each City Council District throughout the year on the third Wednesday of each month.  
  
The Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups are a valuable resource for Austin communities to learn about readiness. Central Texas faces a spectrum of hazards, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and winter storms, underscoring the significance of knowing the appropriate actions to take before, during, and after the next disaster.   
 
To learn more about how the four steps of emergency preparedness or upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.  

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