In this contest, 6th through 12th grade students in Austin and the surrounding area are invited to create a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) sharing the important message: "Turn Around - Don’t Drown®" when you see flooded roads.
A PSA, or Public Service Announcement, is a short announcement created to provide information to the public. PSAs may look and feel different, but they share the same goal: to persuade people to take action and help solve an issue that affects the community.
Contest Details
- Contest Eligibility: This contest is open to all 6th through 12th grade students in Austin and the surrounding area. Students may work individually or as a team.
- Contest Period: Submissions are due March 31, 2025.
Contest Rules
- Must be submitted as a link.
- Must be no longer than 30 seconds in length.
- Must be submitted in horizonal format. (The video may contain vertical clips, but the final product must be landscape.)
- Submissions are accepted in any language.
- Must not include any offensive materials. Must not include any copyrighted music, audio/video clips, characters, logos, or other protected material. Videos may include music only if it is considered “open source” music, or if it is composed and played by a student (or students) in the group.
- Must agree the City of Austin owns all submitted videos. Winners and their legal guardians agree to the City of Austin right to property in which the city may edit and distribute the video.
- When creating your script, please include the information found on ATXFloodSafety.com.
How to Enter
All video submissions must be provided as a link. Please upload your video to a hosting site like YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or a social media platform. Once your PSA is ready, click on the form link below to enter:
https://forms.office.com/g/28StDuGArp
Thank you for your submission!
Prizes
The top 10 winners, whether individual or teams, will receive a $100 gift card and other prizes. The winners will be revealed at the start of Austin’s Flood Safety Awareness Week, April 21-26 and their videos will premiere at at community event in April.
Contest Winners
Congratulations to the 6-12 grade students who created these videos promoting flood safety awareness! Please note that the following videos may have been edited for accuracy. While we have done our best to ensure that the information presented is correct and up-to-date, we encourage viewers to consult with their local authorities and refer to ATXfloodsafety.com for the most accurate and current information on flood safety and preparedness.
Questions?
Need more information about this contest? Reach out to the Watershed Protection Department by emailing wpdoutreach@austintexas.gov. Visit ATXFloodSafety.com for more information about flood safety.