Check the active emergency information hub from HSEM for important updates. Check the wildfires map for current status of fires. Check the wind map for wind direction. Check the national weather service for local alerts.

Use the window at right or go to weather.gov

Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

Contact your healthcare provider If you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. 

Gas up your car and (if you have one) generator. Check for old, bad gas in the generator.

DriveTexas.org shows real time road conditions. Travis County

Road Closures shows planned closures.

For organizers: Austin Real Time Road Conditions is the data on the open porta

To get a forecast from the National Weather Service (English only) in your exact location, go to the page for Austin/San Antonio, and scroll down to this section. Click your exact location on the map and see the detailed forecast change for your area.

If it looks like your area might be evacuated, get your go bag ready, including documents and and N95 mask.

Be prepared to bring pets with you or make other preparations.

Get extra water together.

Alert vulnerable neighbors and share warming supplies. Think about people who are unhoused, older adults, and people living alone or with physical disabilities.