We received the following press release from Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management:
WHO: Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management and city and county public safety agencies join together to better inform the community during National Preparedness Month 2010 activities.
WHAT: Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host its 2nd Annual Public Safety Open House; this is the one time every year media and the public are allowed in the secure facility. September marks National Preparedness Month 2010, the seventh year of a nationwide coordinated effort encouraging families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. Attendees will learn concrete steps on preparing their families, businesses and communities for emergencies and disasters. Families will climb aboard public safety vehicles, evacuate a smoke house, see the Emergency Operation Center, among other activities.
WHEN: Sept. 18, 10 am –1 p.m.
WHERE: Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center (CTECC), 5010 Old Manor Road; Austin, Texas 78723
WHY: Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Individuals are encouraged to: put together an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan; be prepared to help your neighbor; and work as a team to keep everyone safe. Austin HSEM encourages our community to be better prepared and invites community members to attend its 2nd Annual Public Safety Open House to learn how.
PARKING: Public parking will not be available at the HSEM facility, however there is parking at Bartholomew Park Pool and a courtesy shuttle will transport people to the facility.
For more information contact Austin HSEM at 512-974-0450.
