Follow for emergency preparedness information. Stay Informed: There are many ways to stay informed before, during and after an emergency. Making friends with your neighbors can also have more benefits than just during an emergency. Know your Neighbors: In an emergency, your neighbors are the closest resource and ecan often be the fastest to respond. Include items like medication, pet supplies and use a check list to help get started. Use the Neighborhood Preparedness Guide to help you get started.īuild a Kit: Once you know your plan and have your supply list, build a kit of needed emergency supplies in a go-bag so it can be used quickly. Make a Plan: Before an emergency sit down with your family to plan out what you may need to shelter at home or what you need if you have to evacuate. In an emergency, follow get up to date emergency information in multiple languages The most important thing community can do is to get prepared and stay informed: Sign up at Warn Central Texas to receive alerts for your neighborhood, letting you know when to take immediate action to stay safe

Stay informed and get prepared before the weekend:ĭownload the Ready Central Texas phone application for iPhone or Android phones to get alerts and a digital copy of the Neighborhood Preparedness Guide We currently do not anticipate a need for widespread emergency sheltering for our community this weekend.” “We are monitoring conditions and will be standing by over the holiday weekend with additional resources that can be activated as needed. “The current weather forecast does not call for precipitation or ice, so our concern right now is frigid temperatures and making sure our most vulnerable populations have resources,” said HSEM Deputy Director Aoife Longmore. Plants – cover your plants or bring them in Pipes – Insulate or cover exposed pipes to protect them from freezing, turn off outside faucets, drip ONE faucet only if needed Pets – Bring your pets inside to keep them warm and safe While heating your home, do not use a generator, grill, camp-stove, or any gasoline, propane, or charcoal-burning device because they generate deadly carbon monoxide gas People – Before going outside, dress in layers to protect yourself from the cold. “As you prepare for time with your loved ones please make sure you included winter weather preparations as part of your holiday weekend plans.”Īustinites are asked to follow the four P’s for winter weather safety: “The most important gift you can give your family this season is to get prepared in advance of anticipated chilly temperatures,” said HSEM Director Juan Ortiz. Don’t wait for the freeze, get ready now! The City of Austin Homeland Security Emergency Management (HSEM) encourages the community to prepare for winter weather as the temperature drops ahead of the holiday weekend. Prepare for Extreme Winter Weather This Holiday Week

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