To prepare the public for winter weather and other hazards, Austin’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) will host its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up at the John Gillum (North Village) Branch Library on Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 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, January 15, 2025 / 3-6 p.m.  
Location: John Gillum (North Village) Branch Library, 2505 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78757

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.

Central Texas is vulnerable to a spectrum of risks, ranging from winter storms to extreme heat, and flooding to wildfires. Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups are an opportunity for the Central Texas community to learn about getting ready for disasters, and stock up on free items. 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.

To learn more about the four steps of emergency preparedness or other upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit HSEM’s digital preparedness hub at ReadyCentralTexas.org.

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