April Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Heads North

To help our community be better prepared for hazards like wildfires, flooding, and heat, Austin Emergency Management will host its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up at the John Gillum Branch Library (formerly known as North Village) on Wednesday, April 15 from 3-6 p.m.

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, and AEM and partners will emphasize the threats this area is vulnerable to during this time of year. Spring in Central Texas sees an increase in severe 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 HSEM 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 the four steps of emergency preparedness or upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.