Travis County Emergency Services

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Travis County Emergency Services Official page of Travis County Emergency Services Posted comments do not necessarily reflect the views or position of Travis County.

The Travis County Emergency Services encompasses the following county departments: Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Medical Examiner, STAR Flight, and Technology and Communications.

💰 year-round! Did you know October is Financial Preparedness Month?Emergencies can happen anytime.🔹 Build an emergency...
10/16/2026

💰 year-round!

Did you know October is Financial Preparedness Month?

Emergencies can happen anytime.

🔹 Build an emergency fund with 3–6 months of expenses
🔹 Keep important documents in a safe, accessible place
🔹 Review insurance coverage and update as needed

👉 Learn more: https://www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness

💨🔥 Strong winds + dry conditions = Extra dangerous!We’re under a wind advisory today (10/16) as a cold front moves throu...
10/16/2026

💨🔥 Strong winds + dry conditions = Extra dangerous!

We’re under a wind advisory today (10/16) as a cold front moves through. This increases the risk of fast-moving wildfires.

Travis County remains under a burn ban.

🚫 Do not burn brush, leaves, or trash.
🚗 Avoid parking on dry grass.
🔗 Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks.

One spark can start a wildfire.

🔥 Reminder: Travis County is still under a burn ban! Even a small spark can grow into a devastating wildfire.❌ No brush ...
10/15/2026

🔥 Reminder: Travis County is still under a burn ban! Even a small spark can grow into a devastating wildfire.

❌ No brush or trash burning
🚘 Do not park on dry grass
🔗 Secure trailer chains
🍔 Use caution with grills and outdoor equipment

Every action counts: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban

👻 Spooky October is here!📅 October is also National Pedestrian Safety Month. 🍂 With cooler temps on the horizon and with...
10/14/2026

👻 Spooky October is here!

📅 October is also National Pedestrian Safety Month. 🍂 With cooler temps on the horizon and with lots of fall events, stay alert and be safe.

🚦 Use crosswalks and follow traffic signals
👀 Make sure the driver sees you before you start to cross
🌙 Wear reflective clothing at night
📱 Avoid distractions from phones

10/13/2026

Today (10/13) is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.

It’s a good reminder .

✅ Sign up for WarnCentralTexas.org emergency alerts
✅ Make an emergency kit
✅ Learn about local hazards like flooding and wildfire

🐦🌙 Lights out for migrating birds!Fall migration is underway, and the highest concentration of birds passes through Texa...
10/10/2026

🐦🌙 Lights out for migrating birds!
Fall migration is underway, and the highest concentration of birds passes through Texas this month. Bright lights can disorient those birds!

You can help:

🌙 Turn off nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
🪟 Close blinds and curtains.
💡 Turn off outdoor decorative and flood lights.
⬇️ Use shielded lights that direct lights downward.

Learn more: https://travisaudubon.org/lights-out-texas

🔥 One spark can start a wildfire.Recent rain does not end wildfire danger. Travis County’s burn ban is still in effect!B...
10/09/2026

🔥 One spark can start a wildfire.
Recent rain does not end wildfire danger. Travis County’s burn ban is still in effect!
Be mindful of anything that can create sparks and ignite dry grass and vegetation.

⚠️ Something doesn't look or smell right? Stop using the device.A battery that becomes unusually hot, swells, leaks, cha...
10/08/2026

⚠️ Something doesn't look or smell right? Stop using the device.

A battery that becomes unusually hot, swells, leaks, changes shape, smells strange, or makes hissing or popping sounds could be damaged.

Don’t ignore the warning signs!

🔋 At 100%? Unplug and give your charger a break.It's a simple step that can help avoid overheating your device and reduc...
10/07/2026

🔋 At 100%? Unplug and give your charger a break.

It's a simple step that can help avoid overheating your device and reduce unnecessary stress on the battery.

🔥🚫 Friendly reminder, Travis County is still under a burn ban!We had a very rainy weekend, but that wasn’t enough to mak...
10/06/2026

🔥🚫 Friendly reminder, Travis County is still under a burn ban!
We had a very rainy weekend, but that wasn’t enough to make conditions safe for outdoor burning.

Please help prevent wildfires:

🍂 Do not burn brush, leaves, or trash.
🚗 Avoid parking on dry grass.
🔗 Secure tow chains, so they don't drag.
🛠️ Use caution with welding, cutting, and grinding.
🚬 Don’t toss ci******es out the window.

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700 Lavaca
Austin, TX
78751

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