Let the city help you get ready for emergencies

Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host its last emergency preparedness training of the year on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Austin Public Library. The session, which will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the community, with a required RSVP available here. According to a press release from the city about the training, “Participants will receive expert guidance on the four steps of emergency preparedness: creating a plan, building an emergency kit, knowing your neighbors, and staying informed. The course is designed to equip attendees with knowledge and strategies to prepare their households and communities for a range of potential hazards. As part of HSEM’s all-hazards approach, this installment will focus on flood safety. Flooding is a major hazard in Central Texas, and this course will help community members head into flood season with the knowledge to stay safe. The course will also cover fire prevention basics for the home, and a CPR demonstration.” Participants that complete the course will receive an emergency preparedness starter kit, in addition to the new knowledge.