Learn how to prepare for an emergency at Austin pop-up event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will hold an emergency preparedness pop-up event Wednesday.
“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,” the city said.
The event, hosted by the city’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), will provide information on how to prepare for heat, flooding and other hazards.
The city said the first 25 guests would also receive an emergency supply kit, with a limit of one per household. The kits include a backpack, lanterns, glow sticks, personal cooling supplies, battery-powered chargers, Neighborhood Preparedness Guides, and items for kids and pets.
According to the city, the event is from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Twin Oaks Branch Library, located at 1800 S. Fifth Street.
This is the city’s first emergency preparedness event since the flooding that swept through Central Texas the weekend of July 4.
To learn more about the four steps of emergency preparedness or upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.