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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HSEM Public Safety Open House The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Sept. 26 to unveil our “Too Prepared to be Scared” family preparedness activity kit and to support National Preparedness Month, National Night Out, Fire Prevention Month and Crime Prevention Month. Over 100 citizens joined HSEM, Austin Fire Department (AFD), Austin Police Department (APD), APD Explorers, Austin-Travis County EMS (A/TCEMS), and Danger Without Intentions (DWI), to get a first hand look at how the city responds to emergencies and to learn what they can do to prepare themselves. We look forward to another successful event next year and hope you can join us next time! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HSEM is on Facebook! Join HSEM and Disaster Ready Austin on Facebook and get up to the minute information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect yourself. Check out these H1N1 fraudulent products. H1N1 Fraudulent Products --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free One-Hour Neighborhood Safety and Preparedness Program The City of Austin Office of Emergency Management’s CERT team has developed a Neighborhood Safety and Preparedness Program aimed at public safety and disaster education. The presentation is available in both English and Spanish. The one-hour training class is designed to educate the community on the basic steps to recognize, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies inside and outside of their homes and businesses. Topics covered in the one hour presentation include severe weather safety, fire safety, first-aid kits, emergency supply kits, evacuation planning, and shelter planning. This valuable program is available at no cost to all groups of 10 or more including, neighborhood groups, companies, churches, etc. To arrange a presentation for your group or organization, please email HSEM at 974-0450. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Ready or Not" State Preparedness Program This interactive website can help you get prepared for any and all local emergencies, such as hurricanes and the coming flu season.