Posted by | Posted on May 10, 2023, 9:49 PM
Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildlife and natural areas, but also communities.
Posted by | Posted on May 10, 2023, 9:40 PM
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.
Posted by | Posted on May 10, 2023, 9:33 PM
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.
Posted by | Posted on May 10, 2023, 9:04 PM
Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms.
Posted by | Posted on Apr 10, 2023, 6:47 PM
Austin Public Health monitoring as invasive strep cases rise nationally
Posted by | Posted on Apr 10, 2023, 6:42 PM
Austin Public Health says deadly fungus spreading in US is a ‘top threat’
Posted by | Posted on Feb 2, 2023, 7:01 PM
Overnight Cold Weather Shelters are activated on Thursday, February 2. Anyone in need of shelter can go to One Texas Center located at 505 Barton Springs Road for registration between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Posted by | Posted on Jan 25, 2022, 7:09 PM
Help with ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests
Posted by | Posted on Jan 19, 2022, 6:17 PM
You can start ordering free COVID tests Wednesday, January 9th, 2022