The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is hosting an emergency preparedness training class. The course is developed in partnership with Austin Fire Department Wildfire Division, Ascension Seton, and Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA).

• Event: Ready Together: Basic Emergency Preparedness for You, Your Family & Your Neighborhood (Classroom Training)
• Time: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Location: Spicewood Springs Branch Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs, Austin, TX 78759

 
Attendees must register for the class to attend. Click here to reserve a spot. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Kindly RSVP for an accurate headcount.

This free, 2-hour course is open to community members, regardless of preparedness knowledge. The course will provide an introduction from the experts on how to practice the four steps of emergency preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to prepare their home, family, and community for a variety of hazards.

This is the third time the class has been offered. While HSEM takes an all-hazards training approach, this installment will focus on wildfire preparedness. May is Wildfire Safety Month. Central Texas is heading into peak season for wildfire risk and now is the time to prepare yourself and your family.

Participants who complete the course will receive a free emergency preparedness starter kit and NOAA weather radio. Interpreters will be available on-site in Spanish and American Sign Language. Other languages can be requested during registration.

Austin HSEM has two remaining Ready Together course dates scheduled quarterly throughout 2024. Future training dates and more information on how to prepare can be found at www.ReadyCentralTexas.org.