UPDATE 3/4/25
RED FLAG WARNING DUE TO HIGH WINDS OF 30-40MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50MPH! CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS! FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN AFFECT UNTIL 9PM! AVOID FIRE IGNITIONS FROM VEHICLES BY SECURING CHAINS, DO NOT IDOL OVER DRY GRASS, AND DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS OUT THE WINDOW! ANYTHING THAT CREATES A SPARK CAN CAUSE A FIRE!
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Whether it's hurricane season, wildfire or a Snowmegedon in Central Texas, being prepared will help when it comes to safety and recovery during an emergency. There are 4 things to follow that can help protect you and your loved ones.
1.) Make a Plan with your family/ those you live with
*Discuss how you wil respond, stay informed and in contact during a situation with no electricity, water or first responders.*FEMA Family Emergency Plan
2.) Build a Kit
*Start with the basics: 7 day suppply of water, food, first aid supplies and hygiene items can be a matter of life and death in an emergency situation.
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3.) Know Your Neighbors
* First care focuses on five essential actions to help family / neighbors during an emergency. Learn CPR / Find out about CERT / STEAR / Neighborhood Preparedness Guide
4.) Stay Informed
* Reliable information during an emergeny important! Download Ready Central Texas mobile app: iPhone or Android*
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*Texas Hurricane Center National Hurricane Center
*CurrentFire Hazards! Critical Fire Weather conditions Wildfire Hub
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*Austin Energy / Current Conditions / info call 512-322-9100 / Text 'Outage' to 287846.
*Austin Water / Weather Tips call 512-972-1000. Find your watering day. Residential & commercial schedules and other restrictions here.
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*Other Austin area power / utility companies
*Public Utility Commission of Texas many helpful and useful resources before, during and after a storm!