Travis County OEM

🌼🌼Spring has sprung Travis County! Commemorate this breezy time of year by building your emergency kit you can download TCOEM’s list at OEM.traviscountytx.gov. Also, don’t forget to sign up for WarnCentralTexas.org to receive emergency alerts to your phone 📲. #spring

☔️ ⛈️Heavy rain is coming our way Travis County! According to the @NWSanantonio Travis County is at a level 2 out of 5 for severe thunderstorms and at a level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall. 

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Travis County on Thursday, February 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 🔥

Make sure to sign up for warncentraltexas.org to receive emergency alerts straight to your phone 📲

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Travis County on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 🔥 Make sure to sign up for warncentraltexas.org to receive emergency alerts straight to your phone 📲


Special thanks to Vincent Covello for teaching TCOEM staff along with other County departments the importance of crisis communication. The training was a combination of lectures and exercises equipping County staff on what to do during a crisis/disaster. #traviscounty

❄️Happy Groundhog Day Travis County, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so you know what that means, six more weeks of winter! Get/stay prepared for the cold days ahead by visiting oem.traviscountytx.gov to download your emergency kit. #HappyGroundhogDay

Hey Travis County! To get updates on outages/incidents in your area visit  oem.traviscountytx.gov under the current incidents tab 📲 #traviscounty #winterweather #outages

🚘Drive slowly Travis County and watch for slippery spots on bridges/overpasses. Increase your following distance from other cars and lessen your speed. Don't forget to sign up for emergency alerts at warncentraltexas.org. 📲 #winterweather #driveslow #traviscounty

Travis County is expected to have freezing temperatures starting Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26. 
 Be sure to sign up for warncentraltexas.org to receive emergency alerts straight to your phone 📲

❄️ Good morning, Travis County! ❄️ It’s cold today (1/24). If you can, stay home. If you must go out, bundle up and stay safe: 🧣🧤 Wear layers, add a hat, scarf & gloves, choose warm boots ⏱️ Limit time outdoors ⚠️ Watch out for hypothermia signs such as numbness or shivering

 🎒🔋🥫Need help building an emergency kit? Visit our website at oem.traviscountytx.gov to download your emergency kit list today! 
Also, get emergency alerts straight to your phone by signing up for 📲 warncentraltexas.org #traviscounty

⚠️❄️Cold weather is coming! ❄️⚠️ Make sure you are practicing the 4 P's: ✅people 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 ✅pets 🐾 ✅pipes 🚰 ✅plants 🪴 Sign up to receive emergency alerts straight to your phone 📲 at warncentraltexas.org #traviscounty

Per NWS, starting late Friday, January 23 through early Sunday, January 24, Travis County will be under Winter Weather Watch. Sign up for warncentraltexas.org to receive emergency notifications to your phone. #traviscounty @NWSSanAntonio

⚠️Winter weather is upon us Travis County ⚠️ ❄️cold temps  ❄️real risks ❄️simple prep❄️🧤🏠  Watch the video and get winter-ready. To stay informed sign up for emergency alerts at warncentraltexas.org 📲

Today we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of service, equality, and justice continues to guide TCOEM today as we spread the importance of preparedness. In observance of MLK Day, Travis County offices will be closed Monday, January 19.

‼️The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for #TravisCounty on Saturday, January 17, until 8 p.m. 
 Here is what you can do: 
❌ Do not park on dry grass
❌ Discard matches and cigarette butts properly
❌ Secure trailer chains
❌ Avoid outdoor burning

🎉Ring in the new year with safety in mind, Travis County!  
Celebrate responsibly by:
 🎆 Attending a local firework show in your area.
 🎆 Protect pets and be mindful of our veterans. Happy New Year from TCOEM! #HappyNewYear2026

As we celebrate Kwanzaa, we honor the values that bring us together: Unity, Self-Determination, and community. Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at TCOEM! #happyKwanzaa #happykwanzaa❤️🖤💚 #TravisCounty

#MerryChristmas from all of us at TCOEM. All of our offices including the Disaster Assistance Center, 14500 Round Mountain Rd. will be closed Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, December 26. We will resume our regular schedule on Monday, December 29. Wishing everyone a safe holiday.

The essence of Hanukkah is to be a light in the world, recent attacks against the Jewish community have tried to dim that light - TCOEM encourages us all to shine bright this holiday season. #HappyHanukkah