HSEM’s emergency preparedness session rescheduled for Tuesday

Austin’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management will host an emergency preparedness pop-up event from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library on Spicewood Springs Road. The first 25 households to attend will receive an emergency supply kit and can stock up on free supplies including lanterns, glow sticks, personal cooling supplies, weather radios and battery-powered chargers. City staff will also provide tips and best tactics to stay prepared in the case of an emergency situation. HSEM typically hosts the events on the third Wednesday of each month, but Wednesday’s observance of Juneteenth caused the rescheduling of this month’s session.