Learn how to prep for weather emergencies at this Austin pop-up
To help Austinites combat the temperatures, the city's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) will host its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up.
FORECAST: Sub-freezing wind chills expected all day
The Pleasant Hill Branch Library will host the event on Wednesday afternoon from 3-6 p.m.
According to a press release, this pop-up event is part of a monthly series by HSEM held in each city council district throughout the year on the third Wednesday of each month.
Representatives from HSEM, along with other city departments and partners in emergency response, will be on-site to provide tips, information and supplies.
The first 25 guests on Wednesday will receive an emergency supply kit, with a limit of one per household.
HSEM's basic emergency preparedness kit includes these items:
Backpack
Lanterns
Glow sticks
Battery-powered chargers
NOAA weather radios
Neighborhood preparedness guides
Items for children and pets
To learn more about the four steps of emergency preparedness or other upcoming Emergency Preparedness Pop-Ups, visit HSEM's digital hub.
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