The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is hosting the second annual Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair on Friday, September 22 at Austin Community College Eastview Campus. The event is free, family friendly and open to the public.
Event: Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair
Time: Friday, September 22, 2023, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: ACC Eastview Campus, 3101 Webberville Rd., Austin, Texas 78702
“The Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair is an opportunity for people to learn what to do to stay safe before an emergency,” said Austin HSEM Director Ken Snipes. “The time to get ready is before a disaster happens. Community members who join us for this event will have fun, empower themselves, and come away with knowledge and supplies to put them in a better position when—not if—a disaster occurs. Together, we can make Austin a more resilient, more prepared community.”
Attendees will learn tips to prepare their home, family, and community for emergencies. A basic emergency kit will be available to those who attend, one per household and while supplies last. Copies of the Neighborhood Preparedness Guide will be available to help attendees make a plan. Kid friendly games, sips and snacks will be provided. Interpreters will be available on-site in Spanish and American Sign Language. Other languages can be requested by contacting 3-1-1.
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will teach attendees how to make a plan, build a kit, stay informed and help meet neighbors, and attendees will learn emergency preparedness information from the following partners:
- National Weather Service
- American Red Cross
- AT&T FirstNet
- Austin Disaster Relief Network
- Seton Ascension – Texas Medical Response Unit
- Integral Care
- Travis County Office of Emergency Management
- University of Texas Center for Disability Studies
- Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services
- Austin Energy
- Austin Fire Department
- Austin Public Health
- Austin Office of Resilience
- Austin Watershed Department
- Austin Water
And more!
For more information on the Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair visit www.ReadyCentralTexas.org.
