The Watershed Protection Department has launched its first annual flood safety video contest open to 6th-12th graders in Austin. Students should create a 30-second public service announcement aimed at teaching motorists not to drive on roads covered with water and conveying the critical message, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” According to Watershed, “driving through flooded roads is the leading cause of deaths during a flash flood. It not only puts drivers’ lives at risk, but also the lives of passengers and emergency responders.” Contest winners will receive a $100 gift card and their PSA may be aired on local news stations. The contest deadline is March 31. Find more details and contest rules here.
City launches a flood safety contest
