During a disaster or emergency, visit this page to get up-to-date official information from the City of Austin and Travis County about the hazard impacting our community and the immediate actions you should take to keep you and your loved ones safe. 

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West 6th Street Shooting Information

The area around Sunday morning’s shooting on 6th Street remains an active crime scene and Austinites are asked to continue avoiding the area. The following road closures remain in effect:

  • West 6th Street from Wood to Nueces; and
  • Rio Grande from 5th Street to 7th Street

• If you are looking for a loved one(s) related to the shooting, please call APD Victim Services at (512) 974-5037. You may also come to APD Headquarters, 715 East 8th St.
• If you have personal property such as a phone, purse, keys, or other personal items, that need to be retrieved from the West Sixth Street shooting, contact APD Victim Services by calling 512-974-5037.
• If you have information about witnesses, videos, please submit the evidence via https://AustinTXPD.evidence.com/axon/communitycommunity-request/public/260600182.  You may also call Austin Police at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip(s) anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting http://austincrimestoppers.org or call 512-472-8477.

Warming Centers 

All Parks and Library facilities can serve as a Warming Center during normal operating hours. Service animals are permitted in City facilities. Check hours of operation before arriving. Please monitor local news for up-to-date weather information and visit ReadyCentralTexas.org on how to be prepared for winter weather.  

Warming Centers Map

Map Legend

= Parks Warming Center facilities with normal operating hours

= Library Warming Center facilities with normal operating hours

= Parks Warming Center facilities with extended operating hours

= Library Warming Center facilities with extended operating hours

= Site temporarily closed or unavailable as Warming Center

 

County Facilities:

Travis County Community Centers will serve as Warming Centers during normal operating hours. Check hours and operations before arriving. 

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Prepare Now for Emergencies

The best way to protect yourself during a major emergency is to have a safety plan, supplies, and access to critical information long before it happens. Visit ReadyCentralTexas.org to sign up for emergency alerts, and learn what you can do today to help yourself survive and recover more quickly from disasters in the future.

State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry

Sign up for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR). Register for STEAR if you, a family member or friend have a medical condition, mobility needs, or communication needs that require additional assistance during an emergency event.

Download Ready Central Texas App

The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Travis County Office of Emergency Management have partnered to deploy an emergency preparedness mobile app.

The Ready Central Texas app provides:

  • News updates and warnings
  • Preparedness resources
  • Emergency plan checklists to help make sure you have what you need

The app is available on Android and iOS devices and is free to download and use.

Updated 4:40 p.m. 3/1/26