The City of Austin plans to activate six “safe locations” later in 2022. This network of resilience hubs is meant to prepare the Austin community against natural disasters and other threats, including flooding, wildfires, drought and extreme heat.
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“As climate change brings more frequent severe weather and other disasters, there is a need for accessible community spaces, supply distribution centers, backup power and water, and safe temporary shelters,” said City of Austin Resilience Officer Laura Patiño. “Working with Austin Independent School District, Travis County, the Community Advisory Committee and the Community Task Force, we continue to make progress towards the creation of this vital support network.
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