As heat and flooding risks hit Central Texas, Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is hosting its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-up event at the Twin Oaks Branch Library on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 3-6 p.m. This event is part of a monthly series hosted by Austin HSEM in each City Council District throughout the year on the third Wednesday of each month.

Event: Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event 
Time: Tuesday, July 16, 2025, 3-6 p.m. 
Location: Twin Oaks Branch Library, 1800 S. Fifth St., Austin, TX 78704

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.

For members of the Central Texas community, HSEM’s Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups are an opportunity to learn about getting prepared before emergencies and stock up on free supplies. Our Basic Emergency Preparedness Kits come full of items that can value over $100 including a backpack, lanterns, glow sticks, personal cooling supplies, battery powered chargers, Neighborhood Preparedness Guides, and items for kids and pets. Given the wide spectrum of hazards in Central Texas, it is crucial for community members to be prepared and know what to do before, during, and after a disaster.

To learn more about how the four steps of emergency preparedness or upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.

###