HSEM kicks off annual calendar contest
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 by Tai Moses
It’s that time of year again – time for Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s 2024 emergency preparedness calendar contest! (Contests and calendars are two of our favorite things around here.) The contest is open to all K-8 students who live or attend school in Central Texas. The artwork should contain “a safety message about a specific hazard such as severe weather, flash flooding or excessive heat or cold conditions. Artwork can also contain emergency preparedness actions such as building a kit or staying informed.” HSEM chief Juan Ortiz called the contest a “fun, yet important way to get whole families involved and thinking about being prepared ahead of an emergency. We are developing the next generation to be aware of what they can do to keep their families safe during disasters.” The deadline for submissions is March 31. Find the contest guidelines and more information here. You can pick up a free copy of the 2023 emergency preparedness calendar at public library branches and county recreation centers.
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