The city’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is offering an Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up event from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Windsor Park Branch Library to help prepare residents for wildfire risks and other emergences. Attendees will learn about wildfire prevention, flood preparedness, severe weather safety and other response strategies. Representatives from HSEM and other city departments will be available to share resources, answer questions and distribute preparedness materials. The first 25 guests will receive a free emergency supply kit, limited to one per household. HSEM holds monthly pop-up events on the third Wednesday of each month in different City Council districts to educate residents about disaster preparedness. With Central Texas prone to extreme weather events ranging from winter storms to flash floods, officials encourage community members to take advantage of these opportunities to learn how to stay safe before, during and after emergencies. Information is available online.
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