To help our community be better prepared for hazards like wildfires, flooding, and heat, Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up at the Menchaca Road Branch Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.

• Event: Emergency Preparedness Pop-up
• Time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• Location: Menchaca Road Branch Library, 5500 Menchaca Rd., Austin, TX 78745

Representatives from HSEM 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 HSEM and partners will emphasize the threats this area is vulnerable to during this time of year. HSEM 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. (Please note the June event will not be held on a Wednesday due to the Juneteenth holiday.)

May is Wildfire Safety Month, making it an important time to prepare for wildfires. It is also a vital time to stay aware of flood risks, and to get ready for the upcoming summer heat. 

Austin HSEM's 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.

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