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City of Austin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: Dec. 30, 2022
Contact: HSEM        Email

Jan 18 - First Pop Up Event

Make Emergency Preparedness Your Superpower!

Emergency Preparedness Pop Up Coming to a District Near You

Emergency Preparedness Information for Individuals, Families and Neighborhoods Throughout the Year

Floods, wildfires, extreme temperatures, whatever nature throws at us, it’s important to be prepared for an emergency or disaster before it strikes.  The City of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) will host monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop Up events in each of Austin’s City Council Districts throughout 2023. These events are designed to help equip Austinites with the information, tools and resources needed in emergency situations. 

“We made many improvements to our internal processes after Winter Storm Uri. One initiative we are committed to improving is leading the effort to help our community prepare before a disaster,” said Juan Ortiz, HSEM Department Director. “These Emergency Preparedness Pop Up events are an opportunity for community members to have conversations with our disaster preparedness experts, on-site and ready to assist with creating a personalized emergency preparedness plan for individuals, families and neighborhoods.

Community members are invited to attend these three-hour open house style events. Emergency Preparedness Pop Ups will take place every third Wednesday of the month at a different Austin Public Library location in each City Council District.  

At these events, Austinites will learn more about geographical risks in their area and how to prepare for them, and the four steps to preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed. The first 50 guests will receive a basic emergency preparedness supply kit while supplies last, limit one per person / household. 

2023 Emergency Preparedness Pop Up Schedule  

Council District 

Third Wednesdays 

Time* 

Location*

District 10 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 

4-7  p.m.  

Howson Branch   

District 2 

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 

4-7 p.m.  

Southeast Branch   

District 8 

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 

1-4 p.m.  

Hampton Branch  

District 4 

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 

1-4 p.m.  

Little Walnut Creek 

District 5 

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 

1-4 p.m.  

Menchaca Road Branch   

District 6 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 

4-7 p.m.  

Spicewood Springs   

District 7 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 

4-7 p.m.  

Yarborough Branch   

District 3 

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 

1-4 p.m.  

Cepeda Branch  

District 9 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 

4-7 p.m.  

Twin Oaks Branch  

District 1 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 

4-7 p.m.  

University Hills Branch   

 

Interpretation services will be available in Spanish and American Sign Language at each event. The public can request additional language interpreters by calling 3-1-1 no later than five days before the event you wish to attend.  

For more information including the Emergency Preparedness Pop Up schedule, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.   

*Schedule is subject to change. Please check readycentraltexas.org before attending to ensure you have the latest information throughout the year.  

Jan 18 Pop Up Event in Spanish

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