SummaryFebruary's winter storm left thousands of Austinites without electricity & water. In response, major volunteer operations were set up to help neighbors in need. Action BoxEven though the winter storm is over, many Austinites are still struggling with storm damage and a lack of water....

10 March, 2021 /

Texas communities are looking at comprehensive and holistic resiliency plans to lessen impacts and reduce recovery time from shocks and stressors. This seminar will identify major risks and review plans towards preparedness. Speakers will discuss planning efforts for resilient frameworks, networks, hubs and research. Details about Texas...

30 April, 2020 /

From the Austin Fire Department - WILDFIRES CAN HAPPEN IN AUSTIN!! JOIN US TO LEARN MORE! The Austin Fire Department's 7th Annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Symposium Friday, May 3, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 8:30) Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road., Austin, TX...

26 March, 2019 /

A few years ago, a local climate scientist did some research and made projections on how climate change might affect our city for years to come.   In that report, it was predicted that the number of hot days (over 100 degrees) could increase to over 80 days per...

27 July, 2018 /

From the Imagine Austin Speaker Series and the City of Austin Office of Sustainability - Join us for another exciting Imagine Austin Speaker Series event with George Washington University's Wendy Ellis and Dallas Chief Resilience Officer Theresa O'Donnell as they discuss Building Community Resilience, a national...

11 July, 2018 /

From the Zero Waste Network and Earth Day ATX - The latest models for the Austin climate predict changes that will affect our lives, and the way we plan for the future. This free workshop will focus on the affects, and help you plan ahead. For over...

12 June, 2018 /

From Austin Energy Green Building - Floods, fire and drought are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States. Texas leads the nation in severe weather and flooding events. This seminar will explore how the City of Austin addresses resiliency at the community scale and how architects...

06 June, 2018 /