To help our community prepare for severe weather, wildfire, and other hazards, Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up at the Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 3-6 p.m. 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.

Event: Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event    
Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 / 3-6 p.m.    
Location: Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Austin Public Library 
5125 Convict Hill Rd. 
Austin, Texas 78749

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. Our Basic Emergency Preparedness Kits include items that can value over $100 including a backpack, lanterns, glow sticks, battery powered chargers, NOAA weather radios, Neighborhood Preparedness Guides, and items for children and pets.

Community members of Central Texas should not miss an opportunity to come to one of the Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups that Austin HSEM offers. This region faces hazards such as flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, and winter storms. The variety of hazards in Central Texas highlights the importance of knowing the appropriate steps before, during, and after emergencies.  
 
To learn more about how the four steps of emergency preparedness or upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org. 

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